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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(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
  • Introduced January 2016
Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon A10 and Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and S01 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") use different sensor size.

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The A10 was revealed 2 years later than the S01 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A10 grades vs the S01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S01

 A10 S01 
ReleasedJanuary 2016June 2013More recent by 32 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon A10

 S01 A10 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S01

 A10 S01 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 features physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A10 against the S01.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and S01 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and S01.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon A10 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent A10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S01 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography factors
Nikon S01 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Nikon S01
37
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography features
Nikon S01 Travel photography features
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (190 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S01 Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.9")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S01 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
27
touchscreen enabled
lighter than competition in class (96g)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon S01
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix S01
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix S01
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2013-06-21
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.96 x 3.72mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 18.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 96g (0.21 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 200 images 190 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single -
Launch pricing $90 $170