Nikon A10 vs Sony W310

Lets look more closely at the Nikon A10 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A10 was revealed 6 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A10 matches up versus the W310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A10 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account 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 W310 has specifications of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A10 against the W310.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and W310 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and W310.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A10 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer A10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.