Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon A100 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A100 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was brought out 2 years later than the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A100 grades vs the TX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A100 compared to the TX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and TX30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A100 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.