Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon A1000 and Sony TX30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon A1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX30 has external dimensions of and weighs 141 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon A1000 and the Sony TX30. Sony TX30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Nikon A1000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon A1000 and Sony TX30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon A1000 and Sony TX30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony TX30 is significantly lighter (189g ) than the Nikon A1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TX30, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the A1000.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony TX30's 3.30" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon A1000's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Nikon A1000 LCD screen has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Sony TX30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A1000.