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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Nikon Coolpix A front
Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100F
Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X100V versus Nikon A, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and A (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 6 years after the A which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up versus the A with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Nikon A

 Fujifilm X100V A 
RevealedFebruary 2020June 2013Newer by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Fujifilm X100V

 A Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Nikon A

 Fujifilm X100V A 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Nikon A has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100V versus Nikon A in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the A.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and A is 79 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and A.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X100V to offer more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V provides an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography features
Nikon A Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography information
Nikon A Street photography information
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
71
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A as a Sports photography camera
74
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (420 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
47
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography info
Nikon A Travel photography info
76
good battery (420 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
high MP (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
63
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Nikon A
73
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
54
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging factors
Nikon A Vlogging factors
35
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
31
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon A Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Nikon A
 Fujifilm X100VNikon Coolpix A
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X100V Nikon Coolpix A
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2013-06-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 11.50 m
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 pounds) 299g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (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 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 420 shots 230 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,399 $778