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Nikon A100 vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon A100 versus Sony W530, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W530 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A100 was revealed 5 years after the W530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A100 scores vs the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W530

 A100 W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon A100

 W530 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W530

 A100 W530 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A100 vs the W530.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Sony W530
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (250 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (250 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging information
Sony W530 Vlogging information
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
26
decently wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 20MP 14MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $162 $269