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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Fujifilm FinePix A150 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm A150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A150 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A150 was brought out 18 months prior to the S5100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm A150 grades versus the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A150 over the Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm A150 S5100 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Fujifilm A150

 S5100 Fujifilm A150 
LaunchedAugust 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S5100

 Fujifilm A150 S5100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A150 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A150 against the S5100.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A150 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A150 and S5100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S5100 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A150 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A150
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Street photography highlights
Nikon S5100 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (130g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A150 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Travel photography factors
Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (130g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A150 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography factors
27
screen is a good size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A150
Vlogging with Nikon S5100
25
lighter than competition in class (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm A150 vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A150 and Nikon S5100
 Fujifilm FinePix A150Nikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A150 Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-04 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 132 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 ID - EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $200