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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 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
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-870
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon A10 and Olympus TG-860, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was unveiled 12 months later than the TG-860 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A10 matches up against the TG-860 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus TG-860

 A10 TG-860 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2015More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon A10

 TG-860 A10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus TG-860

 A10 TG-860 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A10 versus the TG-860.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TG-860 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and TG-860.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography info
Olympus TG-860 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16MP)
low fps (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging details
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Olympus TG-860
 Nikon Coolpix A10Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2016-01-14 2015-02-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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 fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 224 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 300 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $90 $279