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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2008
  • Newer Model is Sony A230
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm A100 was brought out 7 months later than the A200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up vs the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony A200

 Fujifilm A100 A200 
LaunchedFebruary 2009July 2008More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Fujifilm A100

 A200 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony A200

 Fujifilm A100 A200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the A200.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and A200.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A100 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The fresher Fujifilm A100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Sony A200
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography factors
Sony A200 Sports photography factors
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (124g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
46
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Sony A200
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony A200
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-02-04 2008-07-17
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
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) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 572 grams (1.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $100