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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm A100 and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 23 months before the WX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony WX10

 Fujifilm A100 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Fujifilm A100

 WX10 Fujifilm A100 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony WX10

 Fujifilm A100 WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 has physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm A100 and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the WX10.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and WX10.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX10 to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A100
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography details
Sony WX10 Sports photography details
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX10 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX10 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (124g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony WX10
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200