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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 11 months prior to the S2100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony S2100

 Fujifilm A100 S2100 

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Fujifilm A100

 S2100 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony S2100

 Fujifilm A100 S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 offers outer measurements 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 S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the S2100.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and S2100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony S2100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Sony S2100
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony S2100
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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