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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Released February 2009
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 3 years earlier than the S9100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the S9100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm A100 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Fujifilm A100

 S9100 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2009More modern by 29 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S9100

 Fujifilm A100 S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the S9100.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and S9100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and S9100.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S9100 to offer more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (124 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
lighter than competition (214g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Nikon S9100 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Nikon S9100
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $329