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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W 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 HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is WB650
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the HZ35W which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm A100 HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Fujifilm A100

 HZ35W Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ35W

 Fujifilm A100 HZ35W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 comes with exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ35W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the HZ35W.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and HZ35W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and HZ35W.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung HZ35W to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ35W as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
54
lighter than average (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography highlights
55
lighter than average (124g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Samsung HZ35W
25
lighter than average (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Samsung HZ35W
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Samsung HZ35W
General Information
Company FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-04 2010-06-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $300