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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A330
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A100 was revealed 13 months later than the A300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the A300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony A300

 Fujifilm A100 A300 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2008More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Fujifilm A100

 A300 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony A300

 Fujifilm A100 A300 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 has got 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 Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the A300.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and A300 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and A300.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A100 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more recent Fujifilm A100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A300 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Sony A300
54
lighter than average in class (124g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A300 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A300 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Sony A300
25
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
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 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony A300
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-04 2008-01-30
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
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
Hot shoe
AEB
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) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 632g (1.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $0