Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870
Portability
94 Imaging
41 Features
23 Overall
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94 Imaging
41 Features
23 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
Nikon A10
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon A10 Gallery & Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
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 type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus TG-870
| A10 | TG-870 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2016 |  | January 2016 | Similar 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).
Contrast the Nikon A10 versus Olympus TG-870 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and TG-870 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon A10 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography advice
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
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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Nikon A10 Street photography features
Olympus TG-870 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (160 grams)
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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Nikon A10 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
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
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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Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography highlights
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)
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 photography with Olympus TG-870
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
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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Nikon A10 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
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)
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
| Nikon Coolpix A10 | Olympus 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 |