Updated (June, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix A vs Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II

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Nikon Coolpix A

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Nikon Coolpix A
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Reasons to buy the Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,229k dots
True resolution
 High true resolution
20 MP
Color depth
 Great color depth
22.6 bits
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix A

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
80.0
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
1900 ms startup delay
Color depth
 Great color depth
23.4 bits
 
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Advantages of the Nikon Coolpix A

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Overall image quality Better image quality 80.0 vs 66.0
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 More than 20% better image quality
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay 1900 ms vs 2800 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when turning on
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.7mm vs Nikon CX 13.2x8.8mm
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 More than 3x larger sensor
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,164 ISO vs 390 ISO
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 The Coolpix A has excellent image quality 1.6 f-stops higher ISO than the DSC-RX100
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.8 EV vs 12.4 EV
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 1.4 f-stops more dynamic range
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Color depth Better color depth 23.4 bits vs 22.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.8 more bits of color
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-RX100

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Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest zoom, the DSC-RX100's lens captures much more light (1.3 f-stops)
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 921k dots
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 More than 30% higher resolution screen
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 5 cm vs 10 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
True resolution Higher true resolution 20 MP vs 16.1 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Battery life Longer battery life 330 shots vs 230 shots
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 More than 40% more shots per battery charge
Size Slightly smaller 101x58x35 mm vs 111x64x40 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
Weight Lighter 213 g vs 299 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $535.79 vs $1,096.95
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 The best price we've seen is $561 cheaper (2x less)
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.4" vs 1.6"
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 More than 10% thinner
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              similarities

              Compared to recent digital cameras

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
              Coolpix A:921k dots
              DSC-RX100:1,229k dots
              True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
              Coolpix A:16.1 MP
              DSC-RX100:20 MP
              Dynamic range Good dynamic range Help
              Coolpix A:13.8 EV
              DSC-RX100:12.4 EV
              Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
              Better editing
              Sensor type Better sensor types Help
              Better in low light
              Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
              Can only preview photos on the screen
              Interchangeable lenses Built-in lenses only Help
              One lens only
              Startup delay Significant startup delay Help
              Coolpix A:1900 ms
              DSC-RX100:2800 ms
              3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
              No 3d support
              Macro focus Poor macro capabilities Help
              Coolpix A:10 cm
              DSC-RX100:5 cm
              External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
              Limited to the in-camera mic
              Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
              Less flexible
              Touch screen No touchscreens Help
              More buttons
              Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
              28 mm
              Zoom Poor zoom Help
              Coolpix A:1x
              DSC-RX100:3.6x

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              competitors

              Shared Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II

              Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II

              Pro digicam

              $698
              Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
              Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
              Compare the Cyber-shot RX100 II vs the Coolpix A
              Compare the Cyber-shot RX100 II vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

              Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

              Pro digicam

              $398
              Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
              Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
              True resolution Takes significantly lower resolution photos
              Startup delay Has much more startup delay
              Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Coolpix A
              Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Canon PowerShot G1X

              Canon PowerShot G1X

              Boutique

              $549 - $610
              Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
              Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
              Thickness Is thicker
              Weight Is significantly heavier
              Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Coolpix A
              Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Canon PowerShot S120

              Canon PowerShot S120

              Pro digicam

              $449 - $450
              Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
              High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
              Compare the PowerShot S120 vs the Coolpix A
              Compare the PowerShot S120 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Fujifilm FinePix x20

              Fujifilm FinePix x20

              Pro digicam

              $499 - $598
              Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
              External mic jack Has an external mic jack
              Thickness Is thicker
              Weight Is slightly heavier
              Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Coolpix A
              Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Canon PowerShot G16

              Canon PowerShot G16

              Pro digicam

              $499
              High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
              Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
              Weight Is slightly heavier
              Panorama Lacks a built in panoramas
              Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the Coolpix A
              Compare the PowerShot G16 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Fujifilm FinePix X100s

              Fujifilm FinePix X100s

              Boutique

              $1,299
              Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
              Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
              Thickness Is thicker
              Compare the FinePix X100s vs the Coolpix A
              Compare the FinePix X100s vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

              Nikon Coolpix A Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Nikon Coolpix P7800

              Nikon Coolpix P7800

              Pro digicam

              $468 - $547
              Aperture Significantly wider aperture
              Image stabilization Image stabilization
              Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
              Supports 24p No 24p support
              Compare the Coolpix P7800 vs the Coolpix A

              Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100 Competitors

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              Disadvantages
              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

              Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

              Travel zoom

              $389 - $398
              Zoom More zoom
              3D Takes 3D photos
              Aperture Much narrower aperture
              True resolution Much lower true resolution
              Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100
              Canon PowerShot S110

              Canon PowerShot S110

              Pro digicam

              $235 - $250
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Supports 24p Supports 24p
              Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
              Overall image quality Significantly worse image quality
              Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Cybershot DSC-RX100

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