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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(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
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX55

 A10 TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2016July 2011Newer by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon A10

 TX55 A10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX55

 A10 TX55 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and TX55 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography factors
Sony TX55 Travel photography factors
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery (250 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A10
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (250 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (160g)
34
rather wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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