Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm A100 was revealed 24 months before the XZ-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Olympus XZ-1
| Fujifilm A100 | XZ-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm A100
| XZ-1 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
| Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus XZ-1
| Fujifilm A100 | XZ-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the XZ-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and XZ-1.
As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A100 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Olympus XZ-1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-04 | 2011-01-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3664 x 2752 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 pounds) | 275g (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 34 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 117 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $0 | $567 |