Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the VG-120 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe A10 was introduced 5 years later than the VG-120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A10 grades against the VG-120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Olympus VG-120. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A10 Gallery & Olympus VG-120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus VG-120
A10 | VG-120 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | January 2011 | Fresher by 62 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon A10
VG-120 | A10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-120
A10 | VG-120 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon A10 has got 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 VG-120 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A10 vs the VG-120.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and VG-120.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A10 to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Olympus VG-120 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Olympus VG-120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-14 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 7cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.2fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 120 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 160 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-70B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $90 | $190 |