Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST100
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST100 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
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Supernova astonishes astronomers in ancient 12th century observationsThe A10 was unveiled 6 years after the ST100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A10 grades versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Samsung ST100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung ST100
| A10 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 74 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon A10
| ST100 | A10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung ST100
| A10 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 has got outside measurements 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 Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A10 and the ST100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and ST100.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon A10 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent A10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A10 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Samsung |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Samsung ST100 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2016-01-14 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.2 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $90 | $250 |
