Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2013
Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Nikon A10 and Nikon S3500, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A10 was announced 2 years after the S3500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S3500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A10 scores vs the S3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S3500
A10 | S3500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | February 2013 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon A10
S3500 | A10 |
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Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S3500
A10 | S3500 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A10 has external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Nikon A10 and Nikon S3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A10 compared to the S3500.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and S3500 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A10 and S3500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-01-14 | 2013-02-21 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.2 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 160g (0.35 lb) | 129g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $90 | $85 |