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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as WB500
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm A100 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 3 months earlier than the HZ10W so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm A100 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Fujifilm A100

 HZ10W Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ10W

 Fujifilm A100 HZ10W 
RevealedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 comes with 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) while the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Fujifilm A100 versus Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the HZ10W.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and HZ10W is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and HZ10W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
31
manual focus
offers face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Street photography advice
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (124g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (249 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography features
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography features
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ10W
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-04 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $300