Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66
94 Imaging
41 Features
23 Overall
33
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon A10 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A10 was introduced 3 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A10 grades vs the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A10 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX66
A10 | TX66 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon A10
TX66 | A10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX66
A10 | TX66 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A10 provides exterior 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Nikon A10 versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A10 and the TX66.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and TX66.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX66 to give more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-14 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.2 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
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, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 109g (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 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $90 | $350 |