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Nikon A100 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon A100 vs Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A100 was revealed 6 years after the W320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A100 matches up against the W320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W320

 A100 W320 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 74 months

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Nikon A100

 W320 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W320

 A100 W320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A100 versus the W320.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and W320.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography advice
Sony W320 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography features
Sony W320 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography information
Sony W320 Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W320 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
66
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W320 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony W320
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.1 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $162 $269