Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145
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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Olympus VG-145. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Olympus VG-145 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Olympus VG-145
A10 | VG-145 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2011 | Fresher by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-145 over the Nikon A10
VG-145 | A10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Olympus VG-145
A10 | VG-145 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A10 vs Olympus VG-145 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Olympus VG-145 | |
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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 |