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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100T
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the A (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100S was launched 2 months after the A so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S scores vs the A in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Nikon A

 Fujifilm X100S A 

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Fujifilm X100S

 A Fujifilm X100S 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Nikon A

 Fujifilm X100S A 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S has external measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Nikon A has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the A.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and A is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and A.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon A as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100S
Street photography with Nikon A
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Nikon A
45
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography details
Nikon A Travel photography details
67
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100S
Landscape photography with Nikon A
63
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
bad battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
Nikon A Vlogging advice
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
31
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (299g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Fujifilm X100S vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Nikon A
 Fujifilm X100SNikon Coolpix A
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X100S Nikon Coolpix A
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-29 2013-06-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 11.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1164
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 230 photographs
Battery style 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,299 $778