Nikon A100 vs Sony W350
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Nikon A100 vs Sony W350 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon A100 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W350 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A100 was released 6 years later than the W350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A100 grades versus the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W350
A100 | W350 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon A100
W350 | A100 |
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Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W350
A100 | W350 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon A100 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 has physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A100 versus Sony W350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 compared to the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and W350.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A100 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-01-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
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 rate | 1.1 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 119 gr (0.26 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $162 | $200 |