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Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 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
  • Announced January 2016
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon A10 and Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was unveiled 6 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A10 grades vs the 5010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus 5010

 A10 5010 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 74 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Nikon A10

 5010 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus 5010

 A10 5010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 has 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) and the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A10 versus the 5010.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A10 and 5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and 5010.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon A10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A10 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography info
Olympus 5010 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Olympus 5010
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A10
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
62
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
Olympus 5010 Landscape photography features
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 5010 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (160g)
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Olympus 5010
 Nikon Coolpix A10Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Olympus Stylus 5010
Otherwise known as - mju 5010
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $150