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Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(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
  • Revealed January 2016
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon A10 versus Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A10 was revealed 7 years after the FE-25 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A10 grades versus the FE-25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus FE-25

 A10 FE-25 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009More modern by 86 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon A10

 FE-25 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus FE-25

 A10 FE-25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 has got 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) and the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A10 and the FE-25.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and FE-25 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and FE-25.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A10 to show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger A10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography details
Olympus FE-25 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
low fps (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
39
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
fast max aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Olympus FE-25
30
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
9
no video recording
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Coolpix A10Olympus FE-25
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Olympus FE-25
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2768
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $15