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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S630 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched within a month of the S630 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the S630 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S630

 Fujifilm A100 S630 

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Fujifilm A100

 S630 Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S630

 Fujifilm A100 S630 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Nikon S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the S630.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and S630 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and S630.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S630 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
Nikon S630 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography features
Nikon S630 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Nikon S630 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S630 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S630
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $240