Nikon A10 vs Sony TX5

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon A10 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A10 was released 5 years after the TX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A10 matches up against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A10 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 enjoys outside 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 TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A10 vs the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and TX5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A10 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon A10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.