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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 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
  • Released February 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 3 years prior to the W650 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony W650

 Fujifilm A100 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Fujifilm A100

 W650 Fujifilm A100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony W650

 Fujifilm A100 W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outer 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 W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A100 versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the W650.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and W650.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Sony W650
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Sony W650
56
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Sony W650
25
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony W650
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-04 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $140