Nikon A10 vs Sony WX1
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Nikon A10 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon A10 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A10 was unveiled 6 years after the WX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A10 grades against the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony WX1
| A10 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 79 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Nikon A10
| WX1 | A10 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony WX1
| A10 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon A10 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A10 against the WX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon A10 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and WX1.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon A10 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon A10 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2016-01-14 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.2 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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 | ||
| Supported 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 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $90 | $149 |