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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Announced January 2016
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was manufactured 4 years after the TX200V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A10 matches up against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX200V

 A10 TX200V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2012More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon A10

 TX200V A10 
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX200V

 A10 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A10 versus the TX200V.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and TX200V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger A10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
environment sealing
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
47
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
30
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 shots 220 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $90 $500