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Nikon A100 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony W830

 A100 W830 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon A100

 W830 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony W830

 A100 W830 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
59
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.1 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Sony W830
70
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Sony W830
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (250 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon A100 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Sony W830
 Nikon Coolpix A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2014-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.1fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $162 $128