Nikon A vs Sony RX100

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon A vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly similar but the A (APS-C) and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A was revealed 10 months later than the RX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A grades against the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A provides physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A vs Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A compared to the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A and RX100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A and RX100.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer A should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.