16.2 MP
DX-format CMOS sensor
28mm** f/2.8
Prime NIKKOR Glass Lens
1080p
Full HD Video with Stereo Sound
Create D-SLR quality images
Nikon DX-format CMOS sensor for the ultimate COOLPIX image quality and low-light performance
At the heart of the COOLPIX A is a high-performance Nikon DX-format CMOS image sensor, the same size sensor used in Nikon DX-format D-SLRs! Achieve the ultimate COOLPIX image quality—breathtaking crystal-clear photos and Full HD videos with vibrant colors and rich textures—and shoot without a flash in some of the most poorly lit situations.
Expand your capabilities and creativity
A complete camera system adds variety to your photos
The COOLPIX A includes a full-size accessory shoe thats compatible with many exciting Nikon accessories. Frame your pictures up close by adding an optical viewfinder. Minimize flare caused by direct sunlight and get clearer photos with better contrast using a Lens Hood. An array of accessories helps you do that, plus take control of light, fire the camera remotely, geotag your shots and more! Add accessories to easily customize your camera system and cater to your unique needs.
Share to your compatible smartphone or tablet
Compatible with the WU-1a wireless mobile adapter for anytime, anywhere sharing
Connect the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter and wirelessly transfer photos to your compatible smartphone, tablet or any Wi-Fi® enabled device. Use your compatible smartphone or tablet to instantly upload your shots to the web or email them to a friend. Or, remotely control the COOLPIX A—see what the camera sees from your smartphone or tablet and fire off shots!
Share to your compatible smartphone or tablet
Compatible with the WU-1a wireless mobile adapter for anytime, anywhere sharing
Connect the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter and wirelessly transfer photos to your compatible smartphone, tablet or any Wi-Fi® enabled device. Use your compatible smartphone or tablet to instantly upload your shots to the web or email them to a friend. Or, remotely control the COOLPIX A—see what the camera sees from your smartphone or tablet and fire off shots!
Record superior videos
1080p Full HD videos with stereo sound for dazzling movies
If you want a compact camera that shoots stunning Full HD videos, the COOLPIX—delivers. 1080p Full HD means exceptional video quality. Record the action, then use an optional HDMI cable to connect to an HDTV and watch your videos come alive. A built-in mic records high-quality audio in stereo. Your videos will look and sound phenomenal.
Take control of your vision
Full manual control and RAW (NEF) capability for additional flexibility
The COOLPIX A takes exceptional images on its own, but when you want to take control, you can. Select from Programmed, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual mode and bring your vision to life. For those who want to record the purest, unmodified versions of their photos, the COOLPIX A can record in RAW (NEF) mode.
Superior low-light performance
The COOLPIX A's highly sensitive CMOS image sensor performs so well in low-light situations that in most cases, using the flash is optional. Capture the moment without interrupting it.
Sharp subjects and softly blurred backgrounds
The COOLPIX A features a truly superb lens, a fixed (prime) 28mm** f/2.8 NIKKOR glass lens. Create tack-sharp wide-angle images with beautifully blurred backgrounds, and enjoy enhanced low-light performance compared to a typical zoom lens.
Effective Pixels
16.2 million
Sensor Size
DX Format
Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal
Monitor Type
TFT-LCD
with 5-level brightness adjustment
Storage Media
SD memory cardSDHC memory cardSDXC memory card
Movie
Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fpsHD: 1280x720p/ 24fps
ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100
-3200
Can be expanded to 6400Hi 0.3 (ISO 8,000 equivalent)Hi 0.7 (ISO 10,000 equivalent)Hi 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent)Hi 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
approx. 4 frames per second
Battery / Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20
Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
4.4 in.
(111 mm)
x 2.6 in.
(64.3 mm)
x 1.6 in.
(40.3 mm)
Approx. Weight
10.6 oz.
(299 g)
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Type
Compact Digital Camera
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Effective Pixels
16.2 million
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Image Sensor
CMOS
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Sensor Size
DX Format
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Total Pixels
16.93 million (approx.)
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Image Size (pixels)
4928 x 3264
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Lens
1x optical NIKKOR glass lens
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Lens Focal Length
18.5mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
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Lens f/-number
f/2.8
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Lens Construction
7 elements in 5 groups
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Lens Zoom
1x
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Aperture
Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm
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Autofocus (AF)
Contrast-detect TTL AF
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Autofocus (AF) Focus-area selection
Center
Face priority
Subject tracking
Normal area
Wide area
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Focus Range
Approx. 1 ft. 8 in. (50 cm.) to infinity
Macro close-up mode: Approx. 4 in. (10 cm.) to infinity
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Focus Lock
Yes
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Monitor Size
3.0 in. diagonal
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Monitor Type
TFT-LCD
with 5-level brightness adjustment
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Monitor Resolution
921,000-dots
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Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode)
100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)
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Monitor Frame coverage (playback mode)
100% horizontal (Approx.)
100% vertical (Approx.)
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Storage Media
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
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Storage File System
DCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF compliant
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Storage File formats
Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NEF; a proprietary Nikon format)
Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
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Movie
Full HD: 1920x1080p / 30fps
HD: 1280x720p/ 24fps
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ISO Sensitivity
ISO 100
-3200
Can be expanded to 6400
Hi 0.3 (ISO 8,000 equivalent)
Hi 0.7 (ISO 10,000 equivalent)
Hi 1 (ISO 12,800 equivalent)
Hi 2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent)
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Lowest ISO Sensitivity
100
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Highest ISO Sensitivity
25,600
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Exposure Metering
Matrix
Center-weighted
Spot
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Exposure Control
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program
aperture-priority auto
shutter priority auto
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Exposure Modes
Programmed Auto
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Scene Modes
Autumn colors
Beach/Snow
Blossom
Candlelight
Children
Close Up
Dusk/Dawn
Food
Landscape
Night Landscape
Night Portrait
Party/Indoor
Pet Portrait
Portrait
Silhouette
Sports
Sunset
High Key
Low Key
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In-Camera Image Editing
Color Balance
Color Outline
Color Sketch
D-Lighting
Edit Movie
Filter Effects
Fisheye
Image Overlay
Miniature effect
Monochrome
NEF (Raw) Processing
Perspective Control
Quick Retouch
Red-eye reduction
Selective Color
Straighten
Trim
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Exposure Compensation
5 EV in steps of 1/3 EV
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White Balance
Auto
Cloudy
Daylight
Flash
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Preset Manual
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Shutter
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter
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Shutter Speed
1/2000-30 sec.; bulb and time available in mode M (time requires optional ML-L3 remote control)
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Top Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution
approx. 4 frames per second
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Continuous Shooting Options
Best Shot Selector
Continuous
Multi-shot 16
Single
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Self-timer
Can be selected from 20, 10, 5 and 2 second durations
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Accessory Shoe
ISO 518 hot-shoe contact with sync and data contacts and safety lock
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Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.)
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Built-in Flash Control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Manual flash control available
Guide Number approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23 C/73.4 F)
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Built-in Flash
Yes
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Interface
Hi-speed USB
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Interface Data transfer protocol
MTP
PTP
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Video Output
NTSC
PAL
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HDMI Output
Can be selected from:
Auto
480p
720p
1080i
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I/O terminal
Audio/video (A/V) output; Digital I/O (USB)
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Supported Languages
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hindi
Hungarian
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Norwegian
Polish
Portugese
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
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Battery / Batteries
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL20
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Battery Life (shots per charge)
Still pictures*: Approx. 230 shots
Movies (actual battery life for recording): Approx. 1 hour and 10 minutes
*Based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following test conditions: image quality set to JPEG normal, image size set to #Large (4928 3264), and flash fired with every other shot.
Movie recording time assumes movie settings of o1920 1080; 30p or p1920 1080; 25p. Performance varies with the condition of the battery, temperature, the interval between shots, and the length of time menus are displayed.
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Tripod Socket
in.
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Approx. Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth)
4.4 in.
(111 mm)
x 2.6 in.
(64.3 mm)
x 1.6 in.
(40.3 mm)
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Approx. Weight
10.6 oz.
(299 g)
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Operating environment
Humidity: 85% or less (no condensation)
Temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F)
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Aperture Range
19 steps of 1/3 EV