We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Nikon Coolpix A

PRO rating
How it works?
How it works?
  1. User ratingsUser ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
  2. Expert ratingsExpert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
  3. Consumer ratingsConsumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
Legend
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Poor
  4. Average
3.9
based on all reviews
User ratings:
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
29 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
45
  1. See more
3.7 out of 5
19 user ratings
5 stars
5 %
4 stars
73 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews

Pros

  • Both were equally pleasant to handle and both had their particular quirks
  • The macro setting is equally fast
  • Ricoh screen on the other hand is more subtle and realistic

Cons

  • Ricoh mode dial
  • camera is surprisingly reliant on its menus to give access to shooting functions
  • The lens specifications are a little underwhelming

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • DX
  • 23.6x15.7 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4928, 3264 px
  • 2.8
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Face detection, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

Compare technical data of the product to its category

Nikon

Nikon Coolpix A - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix A

Pros

  • Both were equally pleasant to handle and both had their particular quirks
  • The macro setting is equally fast
  • Ricoh screen on the other hand is more subtle and realistic
  • Both lenses produced generally sharp images and both were commendably free from flare
  • The menus of both cameras are fine
  • integrated lens cap
  • Battery life is excellent and the camera performs brilliantly in a variety of situations
  • straightforward operating system and unintimidating dimensions
  • solid performance and high-quality specifications
  • great colour fidelity
  • excellent sharpness and low amounts of image noise

Cons

  • Ricoh mode dial
  • camera is surprisingly reliant on its menus to give access to shooting functions
  • The lens specifications are a little underwhelming
  • lack of an HDR mode is less forgivable
  • no optical stabilisation
  • lack of a viewfinder is surprising considering the target market
  • there is no built-in ND filter
  • Hollywood tends to crank out similar movies in pairs
  • lack of wide open landscapes in Boston
  • Chroma noise began to sneak in past that point
  • Nikon screen is quite harsh and garish

Nikon Coolpix A - Technical Overview

PoorAverageGoodExcellent
IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4928 x 3264 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Nikon - Video Reviews (6)

powered byYouTube

Nikon Coolpix A - Full Specifications

Icon
Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Image sensor formatDX
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Max resolution4928 x 3264 px
Icon
Optics and focus
Optical zoom1.0 x
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv< 28
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
Image stabiliserNo
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter1.81 in
Icon
Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus5
Exposure compensation minus-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range11.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive4.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Icon
Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
Icon
Dimensions
Weight10.55 oz
Width4.37 in
Height2.53 in
Depth1.59 in
Icon
Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
Icon
Other features
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • INC
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Icon
Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Boosted ISO maximum25600
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 px
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
  • RAW
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatRAW
Icon
Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Viewfinder
Optical
Second displayno
Icon
Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
Icon
Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
Icon
Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
Icon
Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessOptional
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

Nikon Coolpix A - Q&A

  • Do you have a question about the product?

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon - Editorial Reviews (45)

3.7
Based on 45 reviews
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Nikon Coolpix A Last-minute gift guide: the best compact and DSLR cameras
The Telegraph logo
The Telegraph
Published: 22.12.2013
Last-minute gift guide: the best compact and DSLR cameras

Christmas will hopefully be crammed full of memorable moments, so you’ll need to be able to capture them on a camera that’s convenient and effective. We look at some of the best options.

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A
Trusted Reviews logo
Trusted Reviews
Published: 26.04.2013
Nikon Coolpix A
4.0

Nikon Coolpix A review - a premium compact that sets a new standard, complete with a DSLR-sized APS-C sensor.

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A Digital Camera Review
Reviewed Cameras logo
Reviewed Cameras
Published: 10.10.2013
Nikon Coolpix A Digital Camera Review

Nikon's pocket powerhouse is a great camera, but your money is better spent elsewhere.

Nikon Coolpix A Ricoh GR Vs Nikon Coolpix A Comparison
ePHOTOzine logo
ePHOTOzine
Ricoh GR Vs Nikon Coolpix A Comparison

The Nikon Coolpix A and Ricoh GR both offer a wide-angle f/2.8 lens and a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor. We find out the difference in this comparison.

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A Review - Steve's Digicams
steves-digicams.com logo
steves-digicams.com
Nikon Coolpix A Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 12/18/2013Quick TakeProsCoolpix A's image quality is outstanding, compares favorably to entry-level Nikon DSLRsAPS-C sized image sensor is rarely seen in a camera this sizeLow light results are good with or without flashFull manual control optionsHigh-quality lens Manual focus and autofocus

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A Review | Photography Blog
photographyblog.com logo
photographyblog.com
Published: 22.03.2013
Nikon Coolpix A Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Nikon Coolpix A is a new pocket camera for professionals. The Nikon A features the same 16 megapixel APS-C sensor as the D7000 DSLR, a 28mm f/2.8 lens, full manual controls, 1080p HD video recording, a high-resolution 3-inch LCD screen and 4fps burst shooting. Read our in-depth Nikon Coolpix A review to find out if this justifies the £999.99 / $1099.95 price-tag...

Nikon Coolpix A Review: Nikon Coolpix A
New Atlas logo
New Atlas
Published: 30.05.2013
Review: Nikon Coolpix A

At first glance, the Nikon Coolpix A looks like a typical, if slightly retro, compact camera. But, it actually contains a large APS-C sensor, the same size found in most DSLRs. It also boasts a relatively speedy f/2.8 18.5-mm fixed lens, which should enable it to take photographs rivaling the…

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A Review @ Neocamera
Photoxels logo
Photoxels
Published: 22.04.2013
Nikon Coolpix A Review @ Neocamera

Nikon Coolpix A Review The Coolpix A is the latest Nikon digital camera. It packs a sensor the same size as DSLR cameras with a 1.5X crop-factor and matches it with a 18.5mm F/2.8 Nikkor lens which…

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon COOLPIX A review - Cameralabs
Cameralabs logo
Cameralabs
Published: 05.04.2013
Nikon COOLPIX A review - Cameralabs
3.8

IntroQualitySamplesVerdictIntro The Nikon COOLPIX A is a compact camera with a large APS-C sensor and a fixed 28mm equivalent f2.8 lens. Announced in March 2013 and aimed squarely at enthusiasts, Nikon claims it’s the World’s smallest camera to feature an APS-C sensor, the same size as those in the company’s range of DX-format DSLRs. It…

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix B600 Superzoom Camera Review
Shutterbug logo
Shutterbug
Published: 11.06.2019
Nikon Coolpix B600 Superzoom Camera Review

Nikon recently announced the Coolpix B600, a superzoom with a 24-1440mm equivalent range, highly effective image stabilization, 16-megapixel CMOS sensor and a lens that’s sharper than kittens’ teeth. Priced at just $299, this easy-to-use point-and-shoot spent nearly two months in our hands, and here is what we learned

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A review | Digital Trends
Digital Trends logo
Digital Trends
Published: 20.07.2013
Nikon Coolpix A review | Digital Trends

Although it has the compact body of a point-and-shoot, the Nikon Coolpix A has the guts and soul of a DSLR. Don’t expect a zoom-capable lens, but do expect great image quality.

Nikon Coolpix A Review: Nikon Coolpix A
The Phoblographer logo
The Phoblographer
Published: 17.06.2013
Review: Nikon Coolpix A

This camera is clearly intended to be a premium compact camera aimed at a specific type of shooter, the street photographer.

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A
Photo Review logo
Photo Review
Published: 12.06.2013
Nikon Coolpix A
4.2

A pocketable large-sensor camera with a fixed, 28mm equivalent lens, 16.2-megapixel resolution and Full HD video recording.

Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review - Photography Life
Photography Life logo
Photography Life
Nikon Coolpix P1000 Review - Photography Life
Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix W300 review
digitalcameraworld logo
digitalcameraworld
Published: 28.03.2022
Nikon Coolpix W300 review
4.0

Seeking a tough and waterproof compact digital camera for holidays or the great outdoors? The Nikon W300 might just prove its mettle in the wet and the dry

Often compared with Nikon Coolpix A