Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S570

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S570 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 6 months earlier than the S570 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the S570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S570 has specifications of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S570 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the S570.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and S570.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S570 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.