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Shopper : what battery does it take?ACCOUNTS P : Two AA batteriesSASHA S : 2 ALKALINE 1.5 VOLT AAANDREW R : Power Sources Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries or Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Two rechargeable EN-MH2 NiMH batteries Battery / Batteries AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium) Battery Life (shots per charge) AA Alkaline: 200 shots AA Lithium: 730 shots EN-MH2: 500 shots
Joey H : What is the best memory card to use with this camera?MARIANNE H : I am sorry I do not have a memory card so I am unable to make a recommendation.SASHA S : SANDISC ULTRA 80 MB'S - 32GB
Shopper : how do I open the memory card?SASHA S : OPEN BATTERY COMPARTMENT - MEMORY CARD SLOT ON SIDE NEAR BATTERIES - PUSH DOWN ON CARD N RELEASE IT SHOULD POP OPEN A LTTLE SO YOU CAN PULL OUT..CHARLES B : If the question is WHERE does the memory card go, it goes in the same compartment as the batteries at the bottom of the camera. With the viewing screen facing away from you, that compartment is on the right side of the camera's bottom opposite the tripod mounting adapter. The compartment opens by sliding its cover to the right. Then insert the card in the slot with the card's contacts facing the front (lens side) of the camera.ACCOUNTS P : Open the door where the battery is and then push the card in a little and then it will release

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2020-01-13T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceptional Aim & Click Camera -- REALLY LIKE the Dual AA Bateries

I will readily admit -- "I'm an OLD DOG" and old dogs don't like NEW TRICKS. I have had and used extensively a Canon PowerShot SX120IS -- during my world-wide working days//experiences. The main draw to it was the use of DUAL AA batteries that are READILY available ANY-WHERE in the world. NO NEED to be limited to a charger and bothered with varying voltage sources around the world. I recently gave thought to -- what would happen when my Canon dies -- will I be able to find another camera that uses DUAL AA batteries? Accordingly about a month ago, I did some GOOGLING and discovered the Nikon CoolPix A10 (that is powered by TWO AA batteries -- JUST WHAT I WAS SEEKING! I promptly purchased it and I now have ASSURANCE that I will "for many years into the future" have an exceptional camera that uses TWO AA batteries. I am a HAPPY CAMPER and a VERY HAPPY Nikon customer. NIKON TEAM -- thanks for continuing to offer this camera -- for us "world traveling" OLD DOGS. At age 73, I am certain my recently acquired Nikon CoolPix A10 will OUT-LIVE me. Accordingly, I hope one of my heirs will enjoy using it and remembering me when they do. Cheers and best regards to the entire Nikon Team -- Dr. Don Heckerman (Akron, OH)

Donald

2019-12-04T07:30:44

Rated 4 out of 5

Good little camera

Frankly, was surprised at first at small, lightweight size. But it takes good pictures & the price was right! I like that it has internal memory so I can easily transfer photos to my laptop via usb cable. Hope it holds up.

SUZANNE P.

2019-12-03T09:14:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Small but reliable.

Works just as I expected.perfect for my outdoor dog training activities.

ROBERT S.

2019-12-03T07:34:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little camera!

This is my second COOLPIX camera. I like the pocket size and weight. Pictures are superb! And I always have it handy.

Darrell C.

2019-11-28T19:41:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Good quality for the price.

Haven't used the camera much but found it easy to set up and use without even reading the instructions.

Bonnie B.

2019-10-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy and convenient

I love this little camera! It is small so can be easily handled. It is very simple to use, and takes fantastic pictures! They are clear, sharp, and perfectly focused. I highly recommend this Nikon to anyone who likes to take pictures.

Ladybug

2019-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Cool junk!

This camera is a piece of junk. I have tried everything to get a good picture and all for not. It is a joke don't bye it. Been there done that.

Ted1

2019-06-12T10:25:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Camera

Easy to use

Linda C.

2018-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Camera

This Camera works great so far. I actually bought another one!!

CAP

2018-12-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great camera!

this camera is great! this is my first Nikon product and i love it. just the right size for me to get great shots of things i love!

ladyjai3

2018-07-17T19:53:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little pocket camera!

I am a retired cosmetic dentist who used to teach dental photography to other cosmetic dentists wether in their offices or one of the three dental schools I taught at.. Obviously, this is not the camera we use for this purpose. However, as one who owns several lenses and camera bodies, this is the camera that is always within reach no matter where I am or what I am doing. RMM, DDS

ROBERT M.

2018-06-26T08:36:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact, light, easy to use, quality photos

I'm thrilled with this Coolpix - Happy with it in a way I was *not* happy with other brands I have tried over the years. I spend a lot of time carrying a fairly full bag of Nikon gear (incl. a D4), and welcome the change of pace and weight this camera affords me. The shots are sharp and well exposed -- quality images all around. I have total confidence when I stick this camera in my pocket, that I will return home with some nice family shots. (I also carry it everywhere -- I would *hate* to see something to shoot, and be without a camera.)

john w.

2018-05-28T03:26:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon Coolpix

I love this camera. It is so easy to use and can capture those "photo opportunities" that show up unannounced. I had a earlier model Nikon Coolpix and took hundreds of beautiful landscape moments. I tried the bigger Nikon digital 35 mm cameras but my multiple sclerosis has progressed. So, this Nikon Coolpix is plain and simple and lets me take photos without so many adjustments. I highly recommend this camera.

LOUIS I.

2018-03-20T12:27:10

Rated 5 out of 5

MY THIRD ONE!

While I have other Nikons, it always seems the one in my pocket is the one that gets used. This is a fair price, delivered quickly, as advertised. You can’t use the camera you left at home and for its size this is a strong performer.

Gary G.

2018-01-31T08:47:38

Rated 3 out of 5

Good camera for simple work photos

We use this for taking pictures of existing conditions before revising drawings (architecture)....takes AA or rechargeable batteries a real plus considering the number of photos required in remote field locations. Plus for an inexpensive camera we can we can adjust Pixel size to speed up the buffer transfer to the card...

AL W.

2017-10-31T16:42:54

Rated 5 out of 5

NICE

LOVE IT - GREAT FOR CLOSE UPS - NICE N LIGHT.

SASHA K.

2017-09-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Honeymoon Alaska

We wanted a small camera that had nice pics and this camera proved to be an excellent choice. easy to slip in a pocket and beautiful pics. Would advise anyone, even a beginner in photography to purchase the Coolpix A10.

Abikerlady

2017-08-04T16:12:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Very All Around Durable Point & Shoot Digital Camera.

We have been using these cameras for sometime now. Mostly our Officers use them for basic law enforcement photos.

ACCOUNTS P.

2017-05-16T08:48:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Nikon A10

camera is a basic model, but works well

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Nikon COOLPIX A10 Specifications

Image Sensor

Image Sensor

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  • Effective Pixels (Megapixels)

    16.1 million

  • Image Sensor

    CCD

  • Sensor Size

    1/2.3"

  • Total Pixels

    16.44 million (approx.)

  • Image Size (pixels)

    4608 x 3456 (16M)

  • Lens

    5x optical Zoom, NIKKOR glass lens

  • Lens Focal Length

    4.6-23.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26-130mm lens in 35mm [135] format)

  • Lens f/-number

    f/3.2-6.5

  • Lens Construction

    6 elements in 5 groups

  • Lens Zoom

    5x

  • Digital Zoom

    Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520mm lens in 35mm [135] format)

  • Vibration Reduction

    Electronic VR
    Motion detection

Autofocus

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  • Autofocus (AF)

    Contrast-detect AF

  • Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection

    Center
    Face priority

  • Focus Range

    [W]: Approx. 1' 8" (50cm) to infinity
    [T]: Approx. 2' 8" (80cm) to infinity
    Macro close-up mode: [W]: Approx. 4" (10cm) to infinity

  • Focus Lock

    Yes

  • Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points

    9 area automatic selection

Monitor

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  • Monitor Size

    2.7" diagonal

  • Monitor Type

    TFT-LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment

  • Monitor Resolution

    230,000 -dots

  • Monitor Frame coverage

    Shooting mode: 98% horizontal (Approx.)
    98% vertical (Approx.)
    Playback mode: 100% horizontal (Approx.)
    100% vertical (Approx.)

File System

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  • Storage Media

    SD memory card
    SDHC memory card
    SDXC memory card

  • Internal Memory

    Approx. 17 MB

  • Storage File System

    DCF
    EXIF 2.3 compliant

  • Storage File formats

    Still pictures: JPEG
    Movies: AVI (Video: Motion-JPEG compliant, Audio: PCM monaural)

  • Movie

    AVI (video: Motion-JPEG, audio: monaural PCM (22.050 kHz, 16 bits)
    HD: 1280x720p/ 30fps
    QVGA (320x240)
    VGA: 640x480

Sensitivity

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  • ISO Sensitivity

    ISO 80 -1600

  • Lowest ISO Sensitivity

    80

  • Highest ISO Sensitivity

    1600

Exposure

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  • Exposure Metering

    Matrix
    Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x)
    Spot (digital zoom 2x or more)

  • Exposure Control

    Programmed auto exposure
    Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)

  • Exposure Modes

    Programmed Auto

  • Scene Modes

    Backlighting
    Beach
    Close Up
    Dusk/Dawn
    Fireworks Show
    Food
    Landscape
    Night Landscape
    Night Portrait
    Party/Indoor
    Pet Portrait
    Portrait
    Snow
    Sports
    Sunset

  • In-Camera Image Editing

    Crop
    D-Lighting
    Skin Softening
    Small Picture

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/- 2 EV in steps of 1/3

White Balance

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  • White Balance

    Auto
    Cloudy
    Daylight
    Flash
    Fluorescent
    Incandescent
    Preset Manual

Shutter

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  • Shutter

    Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    1/2000-1 sec.
    4 sec. (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)

  • Top Continuous Shooting Speed

    At full resolution: Up to 6 shots at approx. 1.2 frames per second

  • Continuous Shooting Options

    Continuous
    Single

  • Self-timer

    10 sec (approx.)

  • Built-in flash Range

    [W]: 0.5 to 3.6m (1' 8" to 11')
    [T]: 0.8 to 1.7m (2' 8" to 5' 6") (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)

  • Built-in Flash Control

    TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

  • Built-in Flash

    Yes

Interface

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  • Interface

    Hi-speed USB

  • Interface Data transfer protocol

    MTP
    PTP

  • Video Output

    NTSC
    PAL

  • I/O terminal

    Audio/video (A/V) output; Digital I/O (USB)

Supported Languages

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  • Supported Languages

    Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian

  • Power Sources

    Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries or Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
    Two rechargeable EN-MH2 NiMH batteries

  • Battery / Batteries

    AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Oxyride or Lithium)

  • Battery Life (shots per charge)

    AA Alkaline: 200 shots
    AA Lithium: 730 shots
    EN-MH2: 500 shots

General

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  • Tripod Socket

    1/4" (ISO 1222)

  • Operating environment

    Humidity: Less than 85% (no condensation)
    Temperature: 0 to 40 deg. C (32 to 104 deg. F)

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    3.8 x 2.4 x 1.2" (9.65 x 6.10 x 3.05cm) Approx. (Excluding projections)

  • Weight

    Approx. 5.7 oz (161.59g) (with battery and SD memory card)

  • UPC Code

    018208265183

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About Nikon COOLPIX A10

FEATURED REVIEWS

Honeymoon Alaska

By Abikerlady

We wanted a small camera that had nice pics and this camera proved to be an excellent choice. easy to slip in a pocket and beautiful pics. Would advise anyone, even a beginner in photography to purchase the Coolpix A10.

Exceptional Aim & Click Camera -- REALLY LIKE the Dual AA Bateries

By Donald

I will readily admit -- "I'm an OLD DOG" and old dogs don't like NEW TRICKS. I have had and used extensively a Canon PowerShot SX120IS -- during my world-wide working days//experiences. The main draw to it was the use of DUAL AA batteries that are READILY available ANY-WHERE in the world. NO NEED to be limited to a charger and bothered with varying voltage sources around the world. I recently gave thought to -- what would happen when my Canon dies -- will I be able to find another camera that...

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The easy and intuitive operation of the COOLPIX A10 makes taking great photos fun. With an easy-hold grip and simple-to-operate button layout, it's designed for simplicity. A NIKKOR 5x optical zoom lets you capture great facial expressions and always fit friends into group shots. A 6.7-cm/2.7-in LCD monitor makes framing shots effortless and Scene auto selector selects the best scene mode for your shooting conditions.

Switch to HD movies at the touch of a button, while Motion blur reduction reduces camera shake for sharp videos and images - plus it uses AA batteries found anywhere in the world. Capture memorable moments the easy way with the 16.1-megapixel COOLPIX A10.

Easy To Use & 16.1 Effective Megapixels
Ease of operation and a powerful 16.1-megapixel image sensor are combined to ensure that you get great high-resolution images and enjoy taking them.

Easy-Hold Grip & Easy-To-Operate Button Layout
A comfortable grip makes your camera stable for clearer shots, while the clean and functional button layout makes operation exceptionally simple.

Nikkor 5x Optical Zoom Lens
The wide angle of the NIKKOR 5x optical zoom lens (26-130mm equivalent in 35mm format) has the flexibility to shoot wide-angle group shots with your friends and also allow you to zoom in on faraway subjects without worrying about taking blurred images.

Approx. 230K-DOT 6.7cm/2.7 TFT LCD Monitor
The large and bright LCD monitor makes framing easy when shooting movies and images and gives a clear view for reviewing in playback.

Scene Auto Selector
Shoot the easy way with Scene auto selector automatically choosing the most appropriate scene mode - like Landscape, Night portrait or Close-up - for your shooting situation. Your camera has 15 scene modes that can be matched to the conditions you're shooting in. Each mode optimizes camera settings to achieve the best exposure for specific conditions, so you'll always capture great shots even in difficult circumstances.

HD Movie Recording (720P)
Capture all the fun with friends and family in smooth HD movies, switching easily from taking photos with the dedicated movie-record button.

Motion Blur Reduction
Shooting moving subjects like children or pets Motion blur reduction gives you sharper shots by compensating for camera shake and subject movement.

Special Effects
You can enhance your images with a variety of creative effects before you shoot, like Mirror effect showing your subject and their mirror image in a single shot, Selective color for a bright pop of color on a black and white image or High-contrast monochrome giving a moody feel to your photos. Be more imaginative with your photographic expression.

Quick Effects
Want to change the look of a shot you've taken Quick effects like Fisheye, Miniature effect, Toy camera effect and Cross process can be added in-camera to give a unique style to your images.

Smart Portrait Mode
The automatic processes of the Smart portrait system make flattering portraits easy to achieve. Smile timer takes a shot when it recognizes that your subject is smiling, Blink proof displays a warning message if it detects that your subject blinked as you took your photo, so you can re-take it immediately without having to wait to check your shot. Skin softening effect comes with improved facial detection and enhanced skin tone exposure control, so your portrait subjects always look flawless.

Light, Compact and Powered By AA Batteries
At a lightweight 160 g and compact enough to pop in a pocket or bag, your camera is also conveniently powered by AA batteries that are easily found wherever you travel in the world, so you never need to worry about missing a perfect moment.

Nikon COOLPIX A10 Features

  • 16.1-megapixel CCD image sensor for excellent photos and 720p HD videos
  • 5x optical zoom NIKKOR glass lens
  • 2.7-inch large, bright QVGA LCD display
  • Electronic Vibration Reduction helps prevent blurry photos and videos

What's in the box:

  • Nikon COOLPIX A10 16MP Digital Camera
  • Camera Strap
  • 2x LR6/L40 AA Alkaline Batteries
  • Nikon 1 Year Limited Warranty