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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 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 S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon A10 versus Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was launched 12 months after the S7000 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A10 matches up against the S7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S7000

 A10 S7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2015More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon A10

 S7000 A10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S7000

 A10 S7000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 offers outside 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) whilst the Nikon S7000 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A10 and the S7000.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and S7000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and S7000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer A10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Nikon S7000
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography highlights
Nikon S7000 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography factors
Nikon S7000 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S7000 Travel photography highlights
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (165g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S7000 Landscape photography highlights
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S7000 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (160g)
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (165 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix S7000
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per second 9.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs 180 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $90 $280