Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Released January 2019
- Earlier Model is Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon A1000 and Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1000 was brought out 6 years later than the W710 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1000 matches up versus the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony W710
A1000 | W710 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 74 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon A1000
W710 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony W710
A1000 | W710 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Nikon A1000 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A1000 and the W710.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and W710.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-01-18 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $477 | $90 |