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Nikon A100 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(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
  • Announced January 2016
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon A100 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A100 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A100 was brought out 2 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the A100 matches up vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W810

 A100 W810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Nikon A100

 W810 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W810

 A100 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A100 versus Sony W810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the A100 vs the W810.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and W810.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
70
great battery pack (250 shots)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony W810
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.1 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $162 $100