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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6400 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Nikon S6400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the S6400 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A10 was brought out 3 years later than the S6400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A10 matches up vs the S6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S6400

 A10 S6400 
ReleasedJanuary 2016August 2012Fresher by 42 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Nikon A10

 S6400 A10 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S6400

 A10 S6400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6400 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A10 against the S6400.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and S6400 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and S6400.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6400 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A10
Street photography with Nikon S6400
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6400 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
max fps low (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography info
Nikon S6400 Travel photography info
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (160 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (150g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6400 Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Nikon S6400 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon S6400
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix S6400
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix S6400
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2012-08-22
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" 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 160 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $500