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Nikon A10 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon A10 vs Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was manufactured 5 years later than the W530 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A10 grades vs the W530 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony W530

 A10 W530 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon A10

 W530 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony W530

 A10 W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A10 against the W530.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and W530.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A10 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Sony W530
36
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W530 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography highlights
Sony W530 Sports photography highlights
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A10
Landscape photography with Sony W530
39
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W530 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (160g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $90 $269