Testseek.com have collected 114 expert reviews of the Nikon Coolpix A and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Coolpix A.
April 2013
(77%)
114 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
55 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Compact size
Fantastic Quality due to bigger APSC sensor
Sharp Lens
Good grip.
Large 16MP APS-C Sensor
Fast 28mm f/2.8 lens
Good high ISO performance
The editors didn't like
Noticeable Lens distortion in closeups
No zoom
Focus lamp is very strong often disturbing the subject
No touchscreen at this price
Expensive
Slow FPS
No dedicated Video recording button
Rear dial feels underwhelming due to lack of functionality
Unfriendly video recording access, Poor macro autofocusing, Noisy lowlight shots at high resolutions
The Nikon Coolpix A packs DSLR power into a point-and-shoot body, but neglected video features and average picture-taking performance get in the way of justifying its hefty price tag...
Difficult to access video mode, Battery life of a compact cam, not DSLR, Video quality isn't up to par with stills
The Nikon Coolpix A is another camera we have no problems recommending. It takes darn good pictures with accurate colors and sharp resolution. Besides lackluster video, our biggest hesitation is the price – especially since you can get the similar 28mm ...
Published: 2013-07-17, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Nikon shooters looking for a pocket camera should very seriously consider the Coolpix A. The similarity in controls, high image quality, and simple integration into your RAW workflow make it a no-brainer—as long as you can stomach its price tag. Mind you,...
A great feel in the hand, a nice compact size, a cool, nottoonostalgic look, the images it produces are sharp and contrasty, though a touch soft around the edges, outof focus areas are pleasingly blurred
It's slow to autofocus, cost might give you pause
So, carry the Coolpix A instead of a heavier camera? In a pinch. Carry it instead of not carrying a camera at all (or even worse, using your iPhone)? Absolutely. Pros: A great feel in the hand; a nice compact size; a cool, not-too-nostalgic look; the imag...
A camera that makes you grow as a photographer, think beyond the zoom, Solid, alloy body feels like a quality photographic device, True twin-dial design, Image quality like the Nikon D7000 from a much smaller package, Very good high ISO performance, Ex...
Almost non-existent handgrip, Ergonomics not great for single-handed shooting, Monitor washes out at max. brightness, Occasionally strange default settings, Some menus are deeply nested, Fixed focal-length lens, Significant corner shading even at f/8, ...
Other companies -- key among them being Sigma -- may have invented the large sensor, fixed prime lens camera category, but the Nikon Coolpix A represents its first really mainstream effort. Like its main rivals, it is clearly not the camera for everybo...
Abstract: In March, Nikon entered the world of premium compact digital cameras by announcing the Coolpix A, the smallest digital camera to feature an APS-C sensor. Just a month later, Pentax Ricoh announced the new Ricoh GR, an evolution of the Ricoh GR Digital IV...
Published: 2013-05-30, Author: Simon , review by: newatlas.com
Large sensor sizeHigh build qualityNikkor lens is sharp and fastShoots RAW or JPEGBig camera pictures out of a pocketable cameraExpensive when compared to rivalsLack of optical viewfinderFixed 18.5-mm lens could be an issue for someIf you've got big enoug...
Abstract: 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 is equivalent to a 28mm wide-angle lens on a full-frame camera. This ...
Published: 2013-04-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Nikon Coolpix A produces the excellent photos you'd expect from a large sensor, and the camera is well built with a streamlined, if somewhat point-and-shoot-like, design
For the price, it needs to deliver a little more, such as a viewfinder, aspects of its performance could be better
If you're very picky about photo quality and prefer autofocus to manual -- but don't care about a viewfinder -- the Nikon Coolpix A is probably worth the money. Otherwise, wait for the price to drop.
