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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon A10 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 5 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A10 grades against the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX100V

 A10 TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Nikon A10

 TX100V A10 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX100V

 A10 TX100V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A10 and the TX100V.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and TX100V.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher A10 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
includes touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
39
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (160g)
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony TX100V
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $90 $380