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Nikon A10 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 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
  • Announced January 2016
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon A10 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 5 years after the W570 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A10 matches up vs the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony W570

 A10 W570 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon A10

 W570 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony W570

 A10 W570 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 has got physical dimensions 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A10 vs the W570.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and W570.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography features
Sony W570 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (160g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography features
Sony W570 Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
39
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging factors
Sony W570 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than others (160 grams)
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 116 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $159