Nikon A100 vs Sony WX1

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon A100 versus Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizes.

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The A100 was manufactured 6 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A100 scores vs the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Nikon A100 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A100 vs the WX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and WX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon A100 will show extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.