Nikon A10 vs Sony TX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon A10 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was launched 4 years after the TX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A10 grades vs the TX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A10 vs the TX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and TX10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent A10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.