Nikon A100 vs Sony WX9
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Nikon A100 vs Sony WX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2011
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Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon A100 and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A100 was manufactured 5 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A100 matches up against the WX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A100 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Sony WX9
| A100 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon A100
| WX9 | A100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A100 and Sony WX9
| A100 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon A100 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A100 has got physical measurements 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A100 against the WX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Nikon A100 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and WX9.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon A100 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer A100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon A100 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2016-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.1 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | - |
| Dimensions | 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $162 | $188 |
