Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30
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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30 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)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon A10 versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor sizes.

The A10 was announced 5 years after the ST30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A10 scores vs the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Samsung ST30
A10 | ST30 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Nikon A10
ST30 | A10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon A10 and Samsung ST30
A10 | ST30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 provides outside dimensions 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A10 versus Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A10 vs the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and ST30.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A10 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon A10 will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher A10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A10 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Samsung ST30 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-14 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.2 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 87g (0.19 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $90 | $55 |