Nikon A10 vs Sony TX30

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon A10 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A10 was unveiled 2 years after the TX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A10 grades against the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A10 features physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A10 and the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and TX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and TX30.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent A10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.