Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Coolpix A100

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X-M1 and the Nikon Coolpix 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 X-M1 was introduced in September 2013 and Nikon Coolpix A100 was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X-M1 Highlights

      • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points (49 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 5.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Nikon Coolpix A100 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 X-M1 and Nikon Coolpix A100.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   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 - 250 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-M1

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-M1 over Nikon Coolpix A100.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Coolpix A100
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.6 fps vs 1.1 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 250 shots

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A100 over Fujifilm X-M1.

      Fujifilm X-M1 vs Nikon Coolpix A100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.3 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 vs 5152 x 3864
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) vs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 25 MB

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      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 X-M1 Nikon Coolpix A100
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X-M1 Nikon Coolpix A100
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        No Viewfinder
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots250 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 920k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix A100 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-M1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Fujifilm X-M1 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix A100 features a 20 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 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-M1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X-M1 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like S: (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix A100 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-M1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-M1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Fujifilm X-M1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon Coolpix A100 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-M1

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Fujifilm X-M1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Nikon Coolpix A100 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Fujifilm X-M1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Nikon Coolpix A100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-M1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A100. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot continuously up to 5.6 fps. Nikon Coolpix A100 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-M1 and 4.00 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix A100. Fujifilm X-M1 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-M1.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X-M1 body has dimensions of 117 x 67 x 39 mm (4.6 x 2.62 x 1.54") and Nikon Coolpix A100 body has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Fujifilm X-M1 weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) and Nikon Coolpix A100 weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz).

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      117 mm

      67 mm

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      95 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon Coolpix A100

      Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon Coolpix 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 X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      76
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      80
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X-M1 and Nikon Coolpix A100 and give them scores of 61 and 46 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 X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      BAD
      34
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X-M1

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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