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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony TX30

 A100 TX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016July 2013Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon A100

 TX30 A100 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony TX30

 A100 TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

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

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography information
Sony TX30 Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
max fps low (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
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better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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weather proofing
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Nikon A100 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony TX30
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2013-07-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.1 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 141g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $162 $230