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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2016
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and A10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was announced at a similar time to the A10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 190 IS scores against the A10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Nikon A10

 ELPH 190 IS A10 

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 A10 ELPH 190 IS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon A10

 ELPH 190 IS A10 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2016Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS provides outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS vs the A10.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and A10 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and A10.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon A10 Portrait photography details
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography advice
Nikon A10 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
low frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon A10 Travel photography advice
64
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Nikon A10
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISNikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Nikon Coolpix A10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-240mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138g (0.30 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $159 $90