Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220
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Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Sony WX220
| A10 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2016 |  | February 2014 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon A10
| WX220 | A10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Sony WX220
| A10 | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and WX220 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon A10 vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A10 | Sony 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 |