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Nikon A10 vs Sony W810

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 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
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon A10 and Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was unveiled 2 years after the W810 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A10 matches up vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony W810

 A10 W810 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2014More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon A10

 W810 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony W810

 A10 W810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A10 and Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A10 and the W810.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and W810.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer A10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography highlights
Sony W810 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
30
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
32
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon A10 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 111 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 200 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $90 $100