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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon A100 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A100 was announced 4 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A100 grades vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony TX10

 A100 TX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2011Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon A100

 TX10 A100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony TX10

 A100 TX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 features external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon A100 versus Sony TX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A100 and the TX10.

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and TX10.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon A100 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger A100 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography features
Sony TX10 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (250 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Sony TX10
70
good battery (250 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography details
Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
44
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good battery (250 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX10 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2011-08-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.1 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 250 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $162 $309