Nikon Coolpix A

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Nikon Coolpix A
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Overview
Maker Nikon
Type Large sensor fixed-lens camera
ReleasedMarch 5, 2013
Intro price1100 USD
Lens
Lens NIKKOR Lens 28mm (35mm equivalent)
F-numbers f/2.8
Sensor/medium
Sensor type CMOS
Sensor size 23.6 x 15.7mm (APS-C type)
Sensor maker Sony
Maximum resolution 4,928 × 3,264 (16.2 effective megapixels)
Film speed ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200 6400, (12800, 25600 with boost)
Recording medium SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage media SD card
Focusing
FocusContrast detect Autofocus
Focus modesInstant single-servo (AF-S), Full time AF (AF-F), manual (M)
Focus areasFace detection, Center large, Center normal, Tracking.
Exposure/metering
Metering modes Matrix metering, Center weighted, Spot.
Flash
Flash TTL Pop-up Flash
Shutter
Shutter Leaf shutter
Shutter speeds 1/2000s to 30s
Continuous shooting 4 frames per second
Image processing
White balance Yes
General
Video recording1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) MPEG-4, H.264
LCD screen3 inches with 921,000 dots
BatteryNikon EN-EL20 (Li-Ion)
Optional accessoriesNikon DF-CP1 Optical viewfinder, Nikon GP-1 GPS unit, Nikon ML-L3 Wireless Remote Control (Infrared), Nikon WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter.
AV Port(s)Mini HDMI (Type C)
Data Port(s) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec), Accessorie port.
Body featuresMagnesium alloy body, Manual focus ring.
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57 inches)
Weight 299g including battery
Made in Flag of Japan.svg  Japan

The Nikon Coolpix A is large sensor digital compact camera announced by Nikon on March 5, 2013. It is Nikon's first consumer-oriented camera with a DX (APS-C) sensor, announced on March 5, 2013. It is the company's flagship Coolpix camera, but has Program/Shutter priority/Aperture priority/Manual (PSAM) modes and menu system which is much more similar to a DSLR than its Coolpix predecessors. [1]

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References

  1. "Nikon Coolpix A Hands-on Preview" . Retrieved March 16, 2013.