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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A300
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Fujifilm A100 and Sony A330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm A100 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the A330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the A330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony A330

 Fujifilm A100 A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Fujifilm A100

 A330 Fujifilm A100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony A330

 Fujifilm A100 A330 
RevealedFebruary 2009May 2009Similar generation
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 has 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 Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 compared to the A330.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and A330.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm A100 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Sony A330
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography features
Sony A330 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Sony A330 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
44
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Sony A330 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony A330
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-02-04 2009-05-18
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 529 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 535
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $545