Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced July 2011
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A10 was announced 4 years after the TX55 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A10 matches up against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX55
A10 | TX55 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | July 2011 | Newer by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon A10
TX55 | A10 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX55
A10 | TX55 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A10 versus the TX55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and TX55.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern A10 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-14 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.2 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 250 images |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $90 | $350 |