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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced very close to the S950 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony S950

 Fujifilm A100 S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Fujifilm A100

 S950 Fujifilm A100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony S950

 Fujifilm A100 S950 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the S950.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and S950 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and S950.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
55
lighter than others in class (124g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Sony S950
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
31
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S950 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony S950
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $130