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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Olympus VG-145 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 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
  • Launched January 2016
Olympus VG-145
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 120g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon A10 versus Olympus VG-145, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the VG-145 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was revealed 4 years later than the VG-145 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A10 grades against the VG-145 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus VG-145

 A10 VG-145 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2011Fresher by 55 months

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon A10

 VG-145 A10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-145

 A10 VG-145 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-145 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A10 versus Olympus VG-145 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A10 versus the VG-145.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and VG-145 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and VG-145.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A10 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher A10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography information
Olympus VG-145 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (160g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16MP)
low fps (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-145 as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
62
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VG-145 Landscape photography advice
39
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (160 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Olympus VG-145 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (160g)
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-145
 Nikon Coolpix A10Olympus VG-145
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Olympus VG-145
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2011-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 120 gr (0.26 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 160 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-70B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $90 $0