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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched January 2016
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony TX66

 A10 TX66 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2012Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon A10

 TX66 A10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony TX66

 A10 TX66 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A10
Street photography with Sony TX66
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
good battery life (250 shots)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A10
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
36
really wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon A10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony 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