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Nikon A10 Review

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    Main Features

    • 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
    • and HD at 30fps Video Recording
    • 160g. 96 x 59 x 29 mm
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    Nikon A10 Overview

    Launched in January 2016 , Nikon Coolpix A10 is a 16.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and 5.0x zoom 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 lens.

    Nikon A10 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon A10 is a member of Nikon's Ultracompact class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Nikon Ultracompact Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon A10
    2016 16.0MP - 1/2.3' 1.2 fps 96 x 59 x 29mm 160g
    Nikon A100
    Compare
    2016 20.0MP - 1/2.3' 1.1 fps 95 x 59 x 20mm 119g
    Nikon S7000
    Compare
    2015 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 9.2 fps 99 x 60 x 27mm 165g
    Nikon S6900
    Compare
    2015 16.0MP - 1/2.3' 9.0 fps 99 x 58 x 28mm 181g
    Nikon L31
    Compare
    2015 16.0MP - 1/2.3' fps 96 x 59 x 29mm 160g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Nikon A10 vs A100 vs S7000 vs S6900 vs L31


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    Nikon A10 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon A10 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Face Detection Focusing
    Face Detection Focusing
    160g Light Body
    17MB Internal Storage
    26mm Wide Angle Lens
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Image Stabilization
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.2fps
    Low Battery Life: 200 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.20
    Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50

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    Nikon A10 Physical Specs
    Nikon A10 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) and has external dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Nikon A10 is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 29mm, it has an average thickness for its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon A10 with the dimensions:

    Nikon A10 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon A10 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon A10, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon A10 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon A10 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon A10 with its main competitors:

    Nikon A10 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs A10 Thickness vs A10
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon A100
    Compare
    119g 41g lighter 20mm 9mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Canon ELPH 180
    Compare
    126g 34g lighter 22mm 7mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon L31
    Compare
    160g equal weight 29mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon L32
    Compare
    164g 4g heavier 29mm equal thickness
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Sony W830
    Compare
    122g 38g lighter 23mm 6mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Sony W800
    Compare
    125g 35g lighter 21mm 8mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon S3700
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    118g 42g lighter 20mm 9mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon L26
    Compare
    164g 4g heavier 29mm equal thickness

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon A10 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Nikon A10 Lens

    Nikon A10 features a 26-130 mm F3.2-6.5 5× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 26mm, and 130mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    A10
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    A10
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.20 at 26mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.50.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    A10
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    A10
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    Nikon A10 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon A10 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3 and 16:9. A10 has a native ISO range of 80 - 1600 but unfortunately, Nikon A10 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Olympus XZ-1 in the same price range.

    Nikon A10 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. GoPro Hero11 Black with its 27.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon A10 vs GoPro Hero11 Black or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon A10's 1/2.3' sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon A10 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon A10 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon A10 LCD

    Nikon A10 has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Nikon A10 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon Coolpix A10 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    A10 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7800 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Compact cameras with viewfinder..

    Nikon A10 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon A10 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port to connect your camera to other devices.

    Nikon A10 Battery

    Nikon A10 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a battery life of 200 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, Nikon A10 has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend A10 owners to invest in some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Ultracompact Cameras

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    Nikon L32 with its 320shots is the model with longest battery life among Ultracompact cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon A10 vs Nikon L32 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Compact cameras list.

    Nikon A10 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon A100
    Compare
    1280 x 720 250shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Canon ELPH 180
    Compare
    1280 x 720 220shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon L31
    Compare
    1280 x 720 200shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon L32
    Compare
    1280 x 720 320shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Sony W830
    Compare
    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Sony W800
    Compare
    1280 x 720 shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon S3700
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    1280 x 720 240shots Yes No Yes
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Camera Nikon L26
    Compare
    1280 x 720 200shots No No No

    Nikon A10 Video Features

    With Nikon A10, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30p fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Nikon Coolpix A10 has a built-in Mono microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Nikon A10 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Nikon Coolpix P7000 or Samsung PL120 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Nikon A10 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon A10 can shoot continuously at max speed of 1.2 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately A10 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Nikon A10 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Nikon A10 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    What type of Photography is Nikon A10 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon A10 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon A10 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon A10 has a score of 17 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA10.
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A10 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon A10 for Street Photography

    Nikon A10 has a score of 37 for Street Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Street We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA10.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A10 for Street Photography

    Nikon A10 for Sports Photography

    Nikon A10 has a score of 15 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA10.
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    130 mm Tele Lens

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A10 for Sports Photography

    Nikon A10 for Daily Photography

    Nikon A10 has a score of 46 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    160g
    5.0X Optical Zoom

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A10 for Daily Photography

    Nikon A10 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon A10 has a score of 18 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theA10.
    26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon A10 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon A10 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon A10 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon A10 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon A10

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Nikon A10 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Nikon A100
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    Canon ELPH 180
    Canon ELPH 180
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    Nikon L31
    Nikon L31
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    Nikon L32
    Nikon L32
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    Sony W830
    Sony W830
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    Sony W800
    Sony W800
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    Nikon S3700
    Nikon S3700
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    Nikon L26
    Nikon L26
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    Nikon A10 Alternatives in Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Nikon A10 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Nikon A10's price range.

    Nikon A10 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon A10 has an Overall Score of 28/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Coolpix A10 is ranked #505 out of 631 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Compact), and ranked #1131 out of 1257 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #1131 out of 1257 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #505 out of 631 in Top Ranking Compact Cameras
    #104 out of 152 in Top Ranking Ultracompact Cameras
    #622 out of 740 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #250 out of 536 in Lightest Compact Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(160g)
    #791 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon A10
    Does the Nikon A10 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon A10 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon A10 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon A10 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon A10?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon A10?
    is the Nikon A10 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon A10 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon A10 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon A10?
    What is the Weight of Nikon A10?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon A10?
    Nikon Coolpix A10 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix A10
    Announced 2016-01-14
    Body Type Ultracompact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 26-130 mm (5×)
    Max Aperture F3.2-6.5
    Macro Focus Range 10cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3'
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 80
    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
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 160g
    Physical Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm
    Battery Life 200 shots
    Battery Type AA
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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