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Nikon A10 vs Sony W550

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 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
  • Launched January 2016
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon A10 vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was revealed 4 years after the W550 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A10 scores vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony W550

 A10 W550 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2011More modern by 55 months

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Nikon A10

 W550 A10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony W550

 A10 W550 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A10 versus the W550.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and W550 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and W550.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A10 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography info
Sony W550 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W550 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (160g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A10
Travel photography with Sony W550
62
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W550 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average (160g)
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony W550
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2011-07-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 110 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One -
Cost at release $90 $119