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Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A10 was manufactured 24 months after the WX220 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A10 scores against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony WX220

 A10 WX220 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2014More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon A10

 WX220 A10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony WX220

 A10 WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A10 compared to the WX220.

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and WX220.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX220 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern A10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography details
Sony WX220 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
37
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
39
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Sony WX220
30
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix A10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2014-02-12
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $90 $198