Nikon Coolpix A10 vs Nikon Coolpix A100

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix A10 and the Nikon Coolpix A100, 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.

      Both cameras were introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix A10 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix A100 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A10
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix A10 and Nikon Coolpix A100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon A10
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A10 over Nikon Coolpix A100.

      Nikon Coolpix A10 vs Nikon Coolpix A100
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 1.1 fps

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      Nikon A1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon A900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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      Medium format

      50 MP

      Panasonic FH8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A100

      Nikon A100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A100 over Nikon Coolpix A10.

      Nikon Coolpix A10 vs Nikon Coolpix A100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 5152 x 3864
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Lighter 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) vs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 200 shots vs 250 shots
      Internal Storage 17 MB vs 25 MB

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      Nikon A
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Nikon A1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix A100
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
        Internal Storage17 MB25 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix A100
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps1.1 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life200 shots250 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix A10 and Nikon Coolpix A100 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Nikon Coolpix A100 features a 20 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 and expands to 80 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix A10 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix A100 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix A10 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Nikon Coolpix A100 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A10, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A100. Nikon Coolpix A10 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Nikon Coolpix A100 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.60 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix A10 and 4.00 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix A100..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix A10 body has dimensions of 96 x 59 x 29 mm (3.78 x 2.32 x 1.14") and Nikon Coolpix A100 body has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix A10 weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) and Nikon Coolpix A100 weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix A10 and Nikon Coolpix A100

      Nikon Coolpix A10 and Nikon Coolpix A100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix A10 and Nikon Coolpix A100 and give them scores of 45 and 46 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      34
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      BAD
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      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      70
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix A10

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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