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April 2013
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114 Reviews
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55 Reviews
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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
Published: 2013-04-11, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact design. APS-C image sensor. 28mm wide-angle field of view. Good high ISO performance. Quick to start and shoot. Raw support.
Soft edges at f/2.8 and f/4. Longer shutter lag. Macro mode slows focus. Cannot disable rear LCD. No EVF option. Movie setting is buried in menus
The Nikon Coolpix A is a dedicated wide-angle camera with a big image sensor. Image quality can suffer at the edges of the frame, and the autofocus is a bit slow, but if if you want to pack a lot into your shots, it's worth a look....
Abstract: Nikon Coolpix A review: Nikon surprised everyone launching the Coolpix A, its new premium compact camera which boasts the same sensor as the D7000. But is its image quality worth the Nikon Coolpix A price tag? Find out in our Nikon Coolpix A review video....
Superb image quality, Excellent high ISO noise performance, Manual focus lens ring, Retractable lens with integral cover, Auto ISO control.
28mm f2.8 lens poor for all-round use, Lacks a built-in viewfinder or reasonably priced accessory, Fixed LCD screen, Lacks a dedicated movie record button.
The COOLPIX A pretty much achieves what Nikon no doubt had in mind for it. It is the World's smallest camera with an APS-C format sensor. The image quality and low light high ISO noise performance are nothing short of outstanding for a camera this siz...
Slow focusing speed; Minimum focus distance; No inbuilt Wifi; No direct movie record button; No filter thread
With the Nikon Coolpix A being the first premium compact in Nikon's Coolpix range, there's no predecessor to compare it to. Instead, we're left looking at its rivals to see how it stacks up against the competition. The Nikon Coolpix A's direct compet...
The Nikon Coolpix A is an assured entry into the growing premium compact camera market, boasting an attractive combination of a proven APS-C sensor, quality 28mm optic and a small and compact body. Slightly sluggish auto-focus speed, a "slow" f/2.8 lens...
Slow focusing speed, Minimum focus distance, No in-built Wi-fi, No direct movie record button, No filter thread
With the Nikon Coolpix A being the first premium compact in Nikon’s Coolpix range, there’s no predecessor to compare it to. Instead, we’re left looking at its rivals to see how it stacks up against the competition. The Nikon Coolpix A’s direct competitor is th...
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Published: 2013-03-06, Author: Simon , review by: newatlas.com
Abstract: After the success of the Fujifilm X100 , the Sony RX100 and the Canon G1 X , Nikon has finally embraced the idea of putting a large sensor in a compact-sized camera. The result is the Nikon COOLPIX A – which packs a 16.2-megapixel DX-format sensor and fix...
Very low imagenoise, Excellent sharpness in center of frame, Wide dynamicrange, Good metering, Very good Automatic WhiteBalance, Low optical distortion, Very responsive, Good LCD visibility, Wide 28mm F/2.8 prime lens, Simple direct controls, Extremely co
Slow autofocus system, Frequent autofocus misses in lowlight, Corner softness, WB changes not Live, Display not ExposurePriority, Strong vignetting, Weak color accuracy, Low rear controldial, Easily turned on accidentally, Selftimer resets, Limited custom
The Nikon Coolpix A is the smallest digital camera with an APS-C sensor and is similarly-sized to a compact camera. This incredible achievement puts the image quality of a DSLR in a camera that fits in a coat pocket. The compromise is that its lens offers...
Abstract: 1. Introduction2. Specifications3. Body and Features Nikon Coolpix A Hands-on Preview March 2013 | By Richard Butler Preview based on a pre-production Coolpix A A number of factors have helped spur a great increase in the diversity of camera types now a...
Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG, Sharp lens with good consistency up to fairly wide apertures, Large sensor in genuinely small body, Simple and responsive user interface, Good build quality, Good live view magnification allows precise manual focus, Compatible with Nikon Speedlights,
Significant vignetting in both JPEG and Raw files, Pedestrian focusing limits 'decisive moment' abilities, No ND filter and 1/2000th sec shutter speed limit bright-light flexibility, Extremely limited movie capabilities, No Commander mode for use with remote flashguns,
The Coolpix A represents a welcome expansion by Nikon into photographer-targeted niches that had previously been rather under-served. With it the company has brought its mass-market expertise to make a camera that offers the same simplified interface ...
