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Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

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
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Released January 2019
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon A10 and Nikon B600, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the B600 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was brought out 4 years before the B600 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A10 matches up versus the B600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon B600

 A10 B600 

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon A10

 B600 A10 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2016More recent by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon B600

 A10 B600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A10 compared to the B600.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and B600 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and B600.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon B600 Portrait photography factors
36
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography features
Nikon B600 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (160 grams)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (280 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography factors
Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
62
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (500 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography advice
Nikon B600 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (280 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging advice
Nikon B600 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (160g)
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (500g)
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon B600
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix B600
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-14 2019-01-18
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 280 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $90 $297