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Comparison of Pentax Optio A10 and Samsung NV10 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax Optio A10 ×
Samsung NV10 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio A10Samsung NV10
BrandPentaxSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.samsung.com
Model numberA10NV10
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8997
Width (mm)2319
Height (mm)5560
Weight (g)145149
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Effective megapixels (MP)80
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.238.2
Sensor width (mm)7.187.18
Sensor height (mm)5.325.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.97
Aspect ratio4:3-
Color filter typeRGB-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 648 x 480(0.3 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2240 x 1650(3.7 mp other)
  • 2688 x 2016(5.4 mp 4:3)
  • 3136 x 2352(7.4 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.5-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatDivX MPEG4AVI (MPEG4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc Pentax Power ZoomSchneider-KREUZNACH
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)37.00 - 112.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.360.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3580
Macro focus range (cm)12 - 404 - 80
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 5.0
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF, Infinity Landscape, Pan FocusContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)232,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)811
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent_h
  • fluorescent_l
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, center, spotMulti, Spot, Center
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Candle, Text, Food, Sport, Frame composition, PetNight, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn,Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto backlight compensation
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on +red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.06m - 5m (W) / 0.35m - 2.5 m (T)Wide : 0.4m-3.2m, Tele : 0.5m-1.7m (ISO AUTO)
Usable memory types
  • s
  • s
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)24-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type-
  • ir
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio output
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.5-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)999-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)1.36-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)1.64-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.3-
Startup time (s)4.7-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)64
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)150-
Battery form factorProprietary Lithium IonProprietary SLB-0837
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary SLB-0837 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software (s-sw42)
  • digimax master
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPentax Shake Reduction systemTouch Screen. Optional SCC-NV2 dock.



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