Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and SP-800 UZ (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 12 months prior to the SP-800 UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the SP-800 UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the SP-800 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and SP-800 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and SP-800 UZ.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-800 UZ to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.