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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2016
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z300 versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and A100 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was revealed 7 years earlier than the A100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon A100

 Fujifilm Z300 A100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Fujifilm Z300

 A100 Fujifilm Z300 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2009More modern by 80 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon A100

 Fujifilm Z300 A100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 compared to the A100.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z300 and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z300 and A100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon A100 to render greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
decent MP (20MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Nikon A100
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
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offers focus via touch
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (155 grams)
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon A100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-06-12 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
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
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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-45 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $162