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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the S6300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm A100 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Fujifilm A100

 S6300 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S6300

 Fujifilm A100 S6300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 has physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the S6300.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and S6300.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography information
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Nikon S6300
54
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (124g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography details
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Nikon S6300
25
lighter than average (124 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S6300
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 124g (0.27 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" 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 life - 230 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $200