Nikon A100 vs Sony TX55

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon A100 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was launched 4 years later than the TX55 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the A100 matches up against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 has outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A100 versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A100 versus the TX55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and TX55.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A100 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.