Back
Dominated by the 2.5-inch LCD screen, the back of the A10 is where most of the controls are located. From the top to the bottom on the right are the zoom control, the play button, and the main control dial (with controls for, from top clockwise: shooting mode, focus mode, the camera mode, and the flash mode). The control dial is also used to navigate the menu, which is accessed with the menu button. The green button on the bottom right is a programmable button that can be used for several purposes, such as switching between still and movie mode and switching the shake reduction on and off.

Left Side
The only thing on the left side of the camera is the speaker for playing back audio on movies.

Right Side
On the right side of the camera are the combined USB and video out port (different cables are used for each purpose), the strap loop, and the power socket. Both are below plastic covers that feel a little flimsy: they could be easily snapped off by rough treatment. Towards the front of the right side, more on the front edge, is a wrist strap lug that protrudes very slightly out from the camera. Its form is smooth, though, so it shouldn’t snag on anything.

Top
On the top of the camera is an indentation for the index finger of the left hand, the control for the shake reduction, the on/off button, and the shutter release. The shutter button’s actuation is a little too loose: there is very little difference in pressure between halfway down and fully down: I found myself sometimes taking pictures by accident.

Bottom
On the bottom of the camera are the battery and SD card slot, plus a tripod mount. The mount is centrally located, which is good news. You won’t get any odd effects when you pan around.