Fujifilm FinePix S9800 vs Fujifilm FinePix A100

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix S9800 and the Fujifilm FinePix A100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 was introduced in January 2015 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 Highlights

      • 16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 920k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix A100 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S9800
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm FinePix S9800 and Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      PROS

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm S9800
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix S9800 over Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 vs Fujifilm FinePix A100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 36 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 1200 mm vs 107 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 50x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.9 vs f/3.1
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix S9800.

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D5000
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D3200
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon SX740 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Canon SX530 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100
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      Medium format

      102 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon L110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Canon ELPH 520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.1 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix A100

      Fujifilm A100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix A100 over Fujifilm FinePix S9800.

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 vs Fujifilm FinePix A100
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance 7 cm vs 5 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1700 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) vs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      Fujifilm A170
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm A150
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Casio EX-Z270
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      1/2.5-inch

      10 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm FinePix S9800 Fujifilm FinePix A100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm FinePix S9800 Fujifilm FinePix A100
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1700 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix A100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 920k dot resolution. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix A100.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 features a 16.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Fujifilm FinePix A100 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Fujifilm FinePix A100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots and Fujifilm FinePix A100 comes with AA alkaline batteries battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix A100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Fujifilm FinePix S9800, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix A100. Fujifilm FinePix S9800 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m on Fujifilm FinePix A100..

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 body has dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57") and Fujifilm FinePix A100 body has dimensions of 92 x 61 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.4 x 0.87"). Fujifilm FinePix S9800 weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix A100 weighs 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz).

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

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      87 mm

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      92 mm

      61 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm FinePix S9800 and Fujifilm FinePix A100

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      BAD
      39
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm FinePix S9800 and Fujifilm FinePix A100 and give them scores of 52 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      BAD
      34
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 920k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      48
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm FinePix S9800

      Fujifilm FinePix A100

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 124 g (0.27 lb / 4.37 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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