Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A100 was released 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm A100 grades vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 offers outside 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) and the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the EX2F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and EX2F is 95 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and EX2F.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm A100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung EX2F will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.