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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced January 2016
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 Overview

Lets look closer at the Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZS10 (14MP) and the A10 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZS10 was released 6 years prior to the A10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the EX-ZS10 scores against the A10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS10 over the Nikon A10

 EX-ZS10 A10 

Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Casio EX-ZS10

 A10 EX-ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon A10

 EX-ZS10 A10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-ZS10 compared to the A10.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZS10 and A10 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZS10 and A10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon A10 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Portrait photography info
Nikon A10 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
62
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
33
good maximum aperture (f)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
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Casio EX-ZS10 vs Nikon A10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZS10 and Nikon A10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZS10Nikon Coolpix A10
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Nikon
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZS10 Nikon Coolpix A10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2016-01-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 200 pictures
Type of battery - AA
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $120 $90