Nikon A10 vs Sony W830

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon A10 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A10 was launched 2 years after the W830 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A10 scores versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A10 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon A10 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A10 versus the W830.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and W830.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.