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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
Olympus XZ-1
(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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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

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.

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The 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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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 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm A100 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography information
54
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography info
55
lighter than average (124 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (275 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
25
lighter than average (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (275 grams)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Olympus XZ-1
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Olympus 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