Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3100

Its time to look closer at the Nikon A10 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A10 was introduced 5 years after the S3100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A10 grades vs the S3100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Nikon Coolpix S3100. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Nikon S3100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A10 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A10 vs the S3100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and S3100 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and S3100.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A10 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.