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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Comparison

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Canon ELPH 180

20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the ELPH 180 and the A10, two Ultracompact cameras from Canon and Nikon. Canon ELPH 180 was introduced to the market in January 2016 and Nikon A10 was launched in January 2016. Both ELPH 180 and A10 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon ELPH 180 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-01-05
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 28-224 mm F3.2-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 0.8fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 126g. 95 x 54 x 22 mm

Nikon A10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-01-14
  • 16MP - 1/2.3' CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1.2fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 160g. 96 x 59 x 29 mm

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 over Nikon Coolpix A10
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Battery Life
220 shots vs 200 shots 20 more frames with a single charge
Weight
126 g vs 160 g 34 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
224mm vs 130mm 94 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
8x vs 5× more flexible focal coverage
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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix A10 over Canon PowerShot ELPH 180
Internal Storage
17MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Continuous Shooting
1.2fps vs 0.8fps 0.4 fps faster
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 28mm 2 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
6.50 vs 6.90 faster lens at tele
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Common Strengths of Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Nikon Coolpix A10
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Common Weaknesses of Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Nikon Coolpix A10
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size
2.70" vs 2.70" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
0.8fps vs 1.2fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
No vs No No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.90 vs 6.50 Slow lenses at tele
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

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 Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon ELPH 180 has external dimensions of 95 x 54 x 22 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.87″) and weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz) (including batteries). Nikon A10 has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and the Nikon A10. Canon ELPH 180 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Nikon A10.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 180 and the Nikon A10 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 180 and the Nikon A10 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Canon ELPH 180 and the Nikon A10 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon ELPH 180 is significantly lighter (34g ) than the Nikon A10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ELPH 180
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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ELPH 180
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 nor Nikon Coolpix A10 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10: Sensor Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features DIGIC 4+ processor. On the other hand, Nikon A10 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the ELPH 180 and A10 sensor size comparison.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 Cameras


Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Lens Specs Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 features a 28-224 mm F3.2-6.9 8x zoom lens whereas Nikon A10 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens.

Nikon A10 has 2mm wider coverage than the Canon ELPH 180. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.20 at the wide end. On the tele end, Canon ELPH 180 has 94mm longer reach than the Nikon A10. However, with a max aperture of f6.50, Nikon A10 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ELPH 180
A10
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ELPH 180
A10
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ELPH 180
A10
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Max Aperture at Wide

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ELPH 180
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon ELPH 180 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon A10 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Canon ELPH 180 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon A10 for Street Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Canon ELPH 180 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon A10 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
224 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 0.8fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.2fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 200 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Canon ELPH 180 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon A10 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
126g
Body Thickness 22mm
8.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
160g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Canon ELPH 180 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon A10 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10 scores compare:

Canon ELPH 180
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #58 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1021 out of 1276 in all Cameras
Nikon A10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #105 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1148 out of 1276 in all Cameras

Canon ELPH 180 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon A10 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Nikon A10 vs Canon ELPH 180 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix A10
Brand Canon Nikon
Announced 2016-01-05 2016-01-14
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3" 1/2.3'
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 1,600 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-224 mm (8x) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.2-6.9 F3.2-6.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 10cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 2.70"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Digital only
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps 1.2 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 126g 160g
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm 96 x 59 x 29mm
Battery Life 220 shots 200 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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