Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced January 2016

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and A10 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 180 was unveiled very close to the A10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 180 matches up against the A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 and Nikon Coolpix A10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery and Nikon A10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon A10
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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon ELPH 180
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon A10
ELPH 180 | A10 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2016 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 180 versus Nikon A10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the A10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and A10.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 180 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon A10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix A10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix A10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2016-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | 1.2 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $119 | $90 |