Nikon A100 vs Sony W310

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon A100 and Sony W310, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was manufactured 6 years after the W310 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A100 grades versus the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 compared to the W310.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and W310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger A100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.