Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX1
A10 | TX1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | August 2009 | More modern by 79 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Nikon A10
TX1 | A10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX1
A10 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Nikon A10 and Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |