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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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
Sony W710
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Sony W710

 A1000 W710 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2013More recent by 74 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Nikon A1000

 W710 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Sony W710

 A1000 W710 
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).

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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.

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 size comparison

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

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Sony W710 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
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comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
terrible battery life (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition (114 grams)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no external mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Sony W710
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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