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Nikon A100 vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon A100 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W510 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A100 was released 5 years after the W510 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A100 scores versus the W510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W510

 A100 W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Nikon A100

 W510 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W510

 A100 W510 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has sizing of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon A100 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A100 vs the W510.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and W510.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A100 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography info
Sony W510 Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A100
Sports photography with Sony W510
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 shots)
low frames per second (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography advice
Sony W510 Travel photography advice
70
good battery pack (250 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A100
Vlogging with Sony W510
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony W510
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.1 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $162 $99