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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm A100 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S6200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the S6200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S6200

 Fujifilm A100 S6200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Fujifilm A100

 S6200 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S6200

 Fujifilm A100 S6200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 features physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the S6200.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S6200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and S6200.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6200 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Nikon S6200
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6200 Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
has touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S6200
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S6200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix S6200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $229