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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Released January 2016
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon A10 versus Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was announced at a similar time to the TG-870 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the A10 scores vs the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus TG-870

 A10 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon A10

 TG-870 A10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus TG-870

 A10 TG-870 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2016Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A10 and the TG-870.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TG-870 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and TG-870.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography features
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (300 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
great battery (300 per charge)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (21mm)
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A10
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery (300 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (160g)
32
pretty wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix A10Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-14 2016-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $90 $280