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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm A100 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was announced 4 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm A100 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm A100

 W730 Fujifilm A100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony W730

 Fujifilm A100 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outer dimensions 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 and Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the W730.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and W730.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W730 to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Sony W730
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Sony W730
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A100
Travel photography with Sony W730
56
lighter than competition (124 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A100
Vlogging with Sony W730
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 grams (0.27 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - 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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $138