Name: Nikon - Coolpix A 16.2-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Brand: Nikon
SKU: 8649146
Rating: 3.7 (3 reviews)

Other
- Vista Compatible: Yes
- Megapixels (Effective): 16.2
- Megapixels (Total): 16.93
- Image Resolution: Up to 4928 x 3264
- Optical Zoom: 1x
- Digital Zoom: None
- Lens Features: NIKKOR glass lens (7 elements in 5 groups)
- Lens Focal Length(s): 18.5mm (35mm equivalent 28mm)
- LCD Screen Size: 3"
- LCD Screen Features: VGA TFT-LCD with 5-level brightness adjustment and 921K dots
- Viewfinder: LCD only
- Image Stabilization: No
- Face Detection: Yes
- Burst Mode: Yes
- Panorama Mode: No
- Image Stitching: No
- Internal Memory: None
- Compatible Memory Formats: Secure Digital (SD)|Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC)|Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
- Text Overlay: Date and time
- Shutter Speeds: 30 - 1/2000 sec.; bulb and time in mode M (time requires optional ML-L3 remote, not included)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8
- White Balance: Auto, cloudy, daylight, flash, fluorescent, incandescent, preset manual
- Flash Range: 1.6' - 37.7' (wide)
- Flash Modes: Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash cancel, fill-in flash, slow sync
- External Flash Mount: Yes
- Focus Range: Normal: 1.6' - infinity; Macro autofocus: 3.9" - infinity
- Movie Mode: Yes
- ISO Equivalent: 100 - 3200|expandable to 6400, Hi 0.3 (8000), Hi 0.7 (10,000), Hi 1 (12,800), Hi 2 (25,600)
- Self-Timer: 2, 5, 10, or 20 sec.
- Interface: USB
- Camera Dock: Not included
- Video Outputs: NTSC, PAL, HDMI
- Audio: Yes
- File Formats: JPEG, RAW, NEF, MOV, H.264, MPEG-4 AVC, linear stereo PCM
- Exposure Control: Programmed AE, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual; exposure bracketing; exposure compensation (±5 EV (still images) or ±2 EV (movies) in 1/3 steps)
- Image Storage Capacity: Varies
- Imaging Sensor Type: CMOS
- Tripod Mount: Yes
- Touchscreen: No
- Software Included: NikonView NX 2
- Color Category: Black
- HD Movie Mode: Yes
- Smile Mode: No
- Shockproof: No
- Waterproof: No
- Coldproof: No
- Low-Light/High Sensitivity: Yes
- Removable Memory Included: No
- UPC: 018208264230

Capture vivid images with this Nikon Coolpix A digital camera, which features a 16.2-megapixel DX CMOS image sensor that enables you to shoot crisp photos and 1080p high-definition videos. The 19 scene modes accommodate various shooting needs.

Memory card sold separately.

16.2-megapixel DX CMOS sensor: Captures high-resolution images up to 4928 x 3264 pixels.
1x optical zoom: Through an 18.5mm (35mm equivalent 28mm) f/2.8 NIKKOR glass lens with 7 elements in 5 groups for precise zooming and accuracy.
3" VGA TFT-LCD display: With 5-level brightness adjustment and 921K dots provides a clear view.
High-definition video mode: Allows you to record stunning footage with 1080p resolution and crisp audio.
ISO up to 25,600: For improved image capture in low-light conditions.
19 scene modes: Include blossom, candlelight, child, close-up, dusk/dawn, food, high-key, low-key, landscape, autumn colors, night landscape, night portrait, party/indoor, pet portrait, portrait, silhouette, sports and sunset for versatility.
Burst mode: Shoots up to 4 fps to capture fast-paced action. Face detection isolates subjects in-frame and optimizes conditions to take high-quality pictures of friends and family.
White balance controls: Include auto, cloudy, daylight, flash, fluorescent, incandescent and preset manual to help achieve lifelike color reproduction in a wide range of lighting conditions.
TTL (through-the-lens) auto flash: Features monitor preflashes and flash cancel, fill-in flash and slow sync modes, as well as manual flash control, to help create optimal illumination. Red-eye reduction offers natural-looking eyes in portraits.
Hot shoe: Enables easy connection of a variety of optional external flashes (not included).
Special effects: Include crop, D-lighting, filter effects, image rotation and small picture, so you can get creative with your photos.
9-area contrast-detect autofocus: With face priority and subject tracking delivers sharp shots.
PictBridge compatible: For simple photo printing with a compatible printer. HDMI output lets you view photos and videos on an HDTV (HDMI cable not included).
Multicard slot: Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC formats (cards not included) for storing photos and videos.

Whats Included

Nikon Coolpix A 16.2-Megapixel Digital Camera
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL20)
Battery charger
USB cable
Camera strap, NikonView NX 2 software
Owner's manual

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really nice camera
This is one of the best cameras for its class. Lots of great features. I highly recommend.
Posted 10 years ago by Hanstaekwondo
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely love this camera.
This is a great camera. I had the D7000 and I sold it. This one is perfect for my needs.
Posted 12 years ago by mikobear
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Coolpix A vs Sony RX100
I bought this camera clearly knowing what it lacked and what the strong points were, I bought this camera seeing if it would replace my rx100 and after using them both it did not end up replacing my rx100 due to what I use the rx100 for, me and my girlfriend uses it. I use the PASM modes and my girlfriend uses superior auto, please read below of what this camera is suited for and what it isn't suited for. Please understand they do not really compete with one another although you can make relatively comparable comparisons. There is no argument at ~$1000 the coolpix A does in fact have a larger image sensor than the ~$600 rx100. Using the Coolpix A what really bugs me is the lack of actual zoom on this thing and the slow autofocus on this thing as well. Lastly there is an annoying thing where there is a little switch on the side to switch to between: macro, auto focus and manual focus. ** The lack of image stabilization is another bad thing the RX100 lens does have image stabilization. RX100 advantages does have faster auto focus, in superior auto you do not need to physically hit a switch to go in between macro and auto focus. (it does what it suppose to do auto detect that its a macro picture or other scene options) ** The Macro on the RX100 is also significantly better as well, I prefer the macro on the RX100 as I can get a closer shot to the object before the focus does not work anymore. But do realize in real world situations a faster auto focus, image stabilization will generally snap you a better picture than a camera with slower auto focus especially when you are using auto mode on these two cameras. ** Where the RX100 shines is the faster auto focus being able to snap multiple pictures at once and choosing the best picture of the bunch it snaps. To me if you want an all around camera the RX100 would be the definite choice but if you are maybe just taking pictures of landscapes or non moving pictures on a tripod the Coolpix A might be a better choice. If you google rx100 vs coolpix a you'll find spec comparisons and reasons why you might wind up loving the RX100 over the coolpix A.
Posted 12 years ago by orijin