Nikon A vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon A vs Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively similar but the A (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The A was unveiled 4 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A matches up vs the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Nikon A Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A against the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A and RX100 V is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A and RX100 V.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.