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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 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 S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the S8100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the S8100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm A100 S8100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Fujifilm A100

 S8100 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedSeptember 2010February 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S8100

 Fujifilm A100 S8100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has 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) while the Nikon S8100 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the S8100.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S8100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and S8100.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S8100 to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Nikon S8100
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Nikon S8100 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Nikon S8100 Vlogging information
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lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S8100
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2010-09-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $299