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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100S
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X100 versus Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and A (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100 scores against the A with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Nikon A

 Fujifilm X100 A 

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Fujifilm X100

 A Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2011More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Nikon A

 Fujifilm X100 A 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Nikon A has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100 compared to the A.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and A is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and A.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography advice
Nikon A Portrait photography advice
61
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
74
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography factors
Nikon A Street photography factors
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (299g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A as a Sports photography camera
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
low fps (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100
Travel photography with Nikon A
58
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average (299 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A as a Landscape photography camera
56
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (2.8 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging details
Nikon A Vlogging details
25
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (299 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100 vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Nikon A
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Nikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Nikon Coolpix A
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-16 2013-06-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 13.8
DXO Low light score 1001 1164
Other
Battery life 300 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,800 $778