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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon A10 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A10 was launched 6 years after the TX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A10 grades vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX1

 A10 TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016August 2009More modern by 79 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon A10

 TX1 A10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX1

 A10 TX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A10 and the TX1.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and TX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A10 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent A10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography features
Sony TX1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Sony TX1
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A10
Travel photography with Sony TX1
62
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
31
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160g)
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony TX1
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $90 $350