Nikon A10 vs Sony W330

Here is a complete review of the Nikon A10 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 6 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A10 scores versus the W330 with regards to 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-W330. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 offers 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) whilst the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A10 vs Sony W330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A10 compared to the W330.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and W330 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and W330.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A10 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.