Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs Nikon Coolpix A10

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and the Nikon Coolpix A10, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 was introduced in July 2010 and Nikon Coolpix A10 was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS10 over Nikon Coolpix A10.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A10 over Fujifilm FinePix HS10.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix A10 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm FinePix HS10 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder on Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 97% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix A10.

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 features a 10.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix A10 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix A10 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has an image stabilization.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.

Battery

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Nikon Coolpix A10 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix A10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix HS10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A10. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix A10 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.10 m on Fujifilm FinePix HS10 and 3.60 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix A10. Fujifilm FinePix HS10 also accepts external flash..

Fujifilm FinePix HS10 body has dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96") and Nikon Coolpix A10 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14"). Fujifilm FinePix HS10 weighs 666 g (1.47 lb / 23.49 oz) and Nikon Coolpix A10 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Nikon Coolpix A10

131 mm

91 mm

96 mm

59 mm

91 mm

59 mm

126 mm

29 mm