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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Launched February 2009
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A100 and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was launched 3 years prior to the WX30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm A100 scores versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm A100 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm A100

 WX30 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm A100 WX30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the WX30.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony WX30 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography info
Sony WX30 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Sony WX30
54
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Sony WX30 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (124g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm A100 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-04 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
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 distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $259