Nikon A100 vs Sony W380
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Nikon A100 vs Sony W380 Overview
Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon A100 versus Sony W380, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe A100 was launched 6 years after the W380 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A100 matches up vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon A100 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W380
A100 | W380 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | January 2010 | More modern by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Nikon A100
W380 | A100 |
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Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W380
A100 | W380 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Nikon A100 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 comes with external 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Nikon A100 versus Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A100 and the W380.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Nikon A100 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and W380.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger A100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-14 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.1 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119 grams (0.26 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $162 | $44 |