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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Olympus VG-120 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(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
Olympus VG-120
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus VG-120

 A10 VG-120 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 62 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-120 over the Nikon A10

 VG-120 A10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-120

 A10 VG-120 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and VG-120 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-120
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (160g)
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A10
Sports photography with Olympus VG-120
37
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-120 Travel photography factors
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (160g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography information
Olympus VG-120 Landscape photography information
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (160 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Olympus VG-120
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (160g)
28
decently wide (26mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-120
 Nikon Coolpix A10Olympus VG-120
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