Nikon A100 vs Sony TX200V

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon A100 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A100 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was announced 4 years later than the TX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A100 matches up vs the TX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A100 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon A100 versus Sony TX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A100 against the TX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and TX200V.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A100 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.