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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the A100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and A100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was revealed 5 years earlier than the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores against the A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Nikon A100

 Fujifilm Z900EXR A100 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 A100 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2016April 2011More modern by 58 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon A100

 Fujifilm Z900EXR A100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon A100 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Nikon A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR vs the A100.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and A100 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and A100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z900EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon A100 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z900EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography factors
Nikon A100 Portrait photography factors
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
39
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography highlights
Nikon A100 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography info
Nikon A100 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (250 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Travel photography factors
Nikon A100 Travel photography factors
65
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
great battery life (250 shots)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography info
Nikon A100 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery life (250 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Nikon A100
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Nikon Coolpix A100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-05 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 220 images 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $162