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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
57
Overall
43

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Older Model is Nikon A900
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon A1000 and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was launched 6 years after the XZ-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A1000 matches up against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus XZ-10

 A1000 XZ-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2013Newer by 73 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon A1000

 XZ-10 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus XZ-10

 A1000 XZ-10 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A1000 and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 and the XZ-10.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and XZ-10 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and XZ-10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer A1000 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
49
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
72
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
53
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
72
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no microphone socket
35
really wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (221g)
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-01-18 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 250 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $477 $428