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Nikon A100 vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon A100 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W330 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was introduced 6 years after the W330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A100 matches up vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W330

 A100 W330 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010Newer by 74 months

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon A100

 W330 A100 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W330

 A100 W330 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 features outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 versus the W330.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and W330.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon A100 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W330 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A100
Street photography with Sony W330
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography highlights
Sony W330 Sports photography highlights
47
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (250 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.1 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
70
great battery (250 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Sony W330
44
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery (250 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2010-01-07
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.1 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119g (0.26 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $162 $170