Fujifilm A100 vs Sony A55

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A100 and Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and A55 (16MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm A100 was introduced 18 months before the A55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up versus the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A100 has external dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm A100 and Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 vs the A55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and A55.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm A100 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A55 will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.