Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10
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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony TX10
A100 | TX10 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon A100
TX10 | A100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony TX10
A100 | TX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |