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Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 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
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon A10 and Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was introduced 5 years after the PL170 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A10 grades versus the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung PL170

 A10 PL170 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Nikon A10

 PL170 A10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung PL170

 A10 PL170 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon A10 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A10 versus the PL170.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and PL170 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and PL170.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher A10 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (160g)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography features
Samsung PL170 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography details
Samsung PL170 Travel photography details
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography advice
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
39
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A10
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
30
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Samsung PL170
 Nikon Coolpix A10Samsung PL170
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Samsung PL170
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) -
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $90 $175