Nikon A100 vs Sony W560

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon A100 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was revealed 5 years later than the W560 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A100 grades against the W560 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 enjoys outer 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 W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 compared to the W560.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and W560 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and W560.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.