Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01
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Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 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
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the A10 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe A10 was brought out 3 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A10 matches up against the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Pentax K-01
A10 | K-01 | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | May 2012 | Fresher by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon A10
K-01 | A10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Pentax K-01
A10 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon A10 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A10 and the K-01.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and K-01 is 94 and 76 respectively.
Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and K-01.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The A10 offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF tougher. The newer A10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A10 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Pentax K-01 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2016-01-14 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.2 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 561 gr (1.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 540 images |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $90 | $899 |