Name: Coolpix A10
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 40361
Rating: 4.2 (37 reviews)

3.5

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

The screen on the back is reasonable and the camera is easy to use
easy to use and takes AA batteries
the menus are clear and easy to use

and optical zoom is not available while recording
electronic image stabilisation switched off the video is quite unstable
There is no panoramic shooting mode

Sensor type: CCD
Sensor size: 6.17x4.55 mm
Effective pixels: 16 Mpx
Max resolution: 4608, 3456 px
Maximum aperture: 3.2
Autofocus: Centre weighted Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection
Screen size: 2.7 in
Touch screen: no

Nikon Coolpix A10 - Pros & Cons

The screen on the back is reasonable and the camera is easy to use
easy to use and takes AA batteries
the menus are clear and easy to use
Macro performance is reasonably good
Viewing angles left and right are quite good
The photo and video settings are simple and intuitive
Nikon A10 is a remarkably light camera for its class
The camera supports Face detect which can be valuable for portraits
The colour reproduction and saturation are also good
A10 has a plastic body and feels reasonably solid at the available price range
exposure is reliable and the camera works well as a point and shoot
It is refreshingly ergonomic when compared to other slimmer camera

and optical zoom is not available while recording
electronic image stabilisation switched off the video is quite unstable
There is no panoramic shooting mode
Images are soft in the corners
red-eye was occasionally a problem
A10 requires a frustrating 3-4 seconds of processing time
too cheap for its own good
frustratingly slow image processing and unreliable autofocus
slow image processing
The plastic casing does not flex or squeak
vignetting is visible in the wide-angle shot
The core experience of taking a photo was also frustrating
Nikon COOLPIX A10 uses
the photos were still a bit yellow
Beautiful photographs with a frustrating user experience
COOLPIX A10 does not come with a USB cord
the video is quite unstable
Nikon Coolpix A10 is its speed
Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
The optical zoom is not available while recording
Does the Nikon A10 have Weather Sealing
The view can appear quite grainy at times
Nikon A10 have Image Stabilization
doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
RAW files are not saved therefore you have less margin for error
Nikon A10 is weightier compared to various competitors
The body does not offer a mic and headphone socket
Nikon A10 does not have manual focusing
Nikon A10 is not really very good as a vlog camera

Nikon Coolpix A10 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200
Effective pixels	16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Nikon - Video Reviews (9)

Nikon coolpix a10 16.1mp digital camera review

Nikon Coolpix A10 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CCD
Sensor size	0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors	16.0 Mpx
Effective pixels	16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	4:3 16:9
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px

Optical zoom	5.0 x
Digital zoom	2.0 x
Minimum aperture	3.2
Maximum aperture	3.2
Focal length equiv	26 - 130
Focus adjustment	Auto
Brightness adjustment	yes
Autofocus	Centre weighted Auto Focus Contrast Detection Auto Focus Face detection
Normal focus range	19.69 in
Macro focus range	3.94 in
Image stabiliser	Electronic
Filter thread	no
Folded optics	no

Shooting modes	Auto
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Minimum shutter speed	4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed	1.0 s
Shutter priority	no
Aperture priority	no
Manual exposure mode	no
Exposure compensation plus	2
Exposure compensation minus	-2
Expousure compensation steps	1/3
Self-timer delay	10.0 s
WB Bracketing	No
Subject / scene modes	yes
Built-in flash	yes
Flash range	3.6
Flash modes	Auto
External flash	no
Continuous drive	1.2 fps
Scene modes	Fireworks
Self-timer	yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted
3D support	no
Manual settings	yes

Built-in microphone	yes
Microphone type	Mono
Speaker type	Mono
Supported audio file formats	PCM

Weight	5.64 oz
Width	3.8 in
Height	2.34 in
Depth	1.14 in

Power source type	AC Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	200
Battery life (max)	4.25 h
Battery technology	Nickel-Metal Hydride
Rechargeable battery	no
Battery recharge time	2.4 h
Number of batteries supported	2

Timelapse recording	no
GPS	no
Orientation sensor	yes
DLNA certified	no
Energy Star certified	no
Languages support	Multi
Tripod mounting supported	yes
Tripod thread	1.0 in

ISO	80 1600
ISO minimum	80
ISO maximum	1600
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets	5
Custom white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	JPG
Image stabilizer	no
Image stabilization type	Digital only
Supported aspect ratios	1:1 16:9
Uncompressed format	No

Screen size	2.7 in
Articulated LCD	no
Screen technology	LCD
Screen dots	230000
Touch screen	no
Field of view	98.0 %
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	None
Viewfinder magnification	4.0 x
Second display	no

Maximum resolution	1280 x 720 px
Video recording	yes
HD type	Not supported
Supported video file formats	AVI
Analog signal format system	NTSC PAL

Body type	Compact
Colour of product	Black Purple Red Silver Violet
Environmentally sealed	no

Internal storage	17.0 mB
Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Maximum memory card size	128.0 GB
Memory slots	1
Storage types	SD SDHC SDXC Internal
Camera file system	DCF Exif 2.3

HDMI	no
USB port	yes
USB version	2.0
Headphone port	no
Microphone port	yes
DC-in jack	yes
Remote control	No
PictBridge	yes
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	no
Bluetooth	no
AV output	yes

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Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (5)

2.2

Based on 5 reviews

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Nikon COOLPIX A10 Review

An inexpensive digital camera should make it easy for the average person to get quality photographs. We took dozens of photos in all conditions to see whether the Nikon COOLPIX A10 would deliver.

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Published: 21.06.2016

Nikon Coolpix A10 Review | Photography Blog

2.5

The Nikon Coolpix A10 is one of the cheapest compact cameras on the market, retailing at just £59.99 in the UK. Featuring a 16 megapixel CCD sensor, 5x wide-angle zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and 720p movies, is the Nikon A10 any good? Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix A10 review to find out...