Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 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
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A100 versus Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 4 years prior to the WG-2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 scores vs the WG-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Pentax WG-2
Fujifilm A100 | WG-2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Fujifilm A100
WG-2 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax WG-2
Fujifilm A100 | WG-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 comes with external 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 Pentax WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm A100 versus Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the WG-2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and WG-2.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax WG-2 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-04 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" 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 | - | 260 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $0 | $350 |