Nikon A100 vs Sony W830

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon A100 and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A100 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A100 was announced 2 years later than the W830 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A100 grades against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A100 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A100 and the W830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and W830.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger A100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.