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Nikon Coolpix A
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DxOMark Sensor Scores

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Overall Score[?]
80
Portrait
(Color Depth)[?]
23.4 bits
Landscape
(Dynamic Range)[?]
13.8 Evs
Sports
(Low-Light ISO)[?]
1164 ISO

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Type High-end compact 
Announced 2013-03-04 
Indicative price (USD) 1100  
Sensor type CMOS 
Resolution 4992 x 3280  
Sensor photo detectors (Mpix) 16.37  
Sensor size (mm) 15.6 x 23.6 
Color filter array RGB 
Pixel pitch (µm) 4.73  
Bits per pixel 14.0 
Focal length multiplier 1.50 
Aspect Ratio 3:2 
ISO latitude  100 - 25600 
Shutter type Electronic / Mechanical 
Fastest - Slowest speed (s) 1/2000 - 30.0  
Frame rate (fps) 4.0  
Live view  Yes 
Stabilization  No 
Firmware  
Dust cleaning 
Mount typeCompact  
Weight (gr) 0  
Battery type Li-Ion, EN-EL20, 7.2V, 1020mAh, 7.4Wh 
Battery weight (gr) 0 
Tropicalization Yes 
Camera material Metal 
Mount material  
View finder type No viewfinder 
View finder magnification 0 
View finder coverage 0 
Mirror lockup No 
View finder diopter  
Monitor type LCD 
Monitor size 3 
Monitor pixel 921000 
Articulated screen No 
Touch screen No 
Contrast screen 0 
Low-pass filter  
Focus mode Yes 
Autofocus modes AF-S AF-C MF 
Number of autofocus points 0 
Exposure bracketing Yes 
Exposure compensation +/-5 EV for images and +/-2 for movies in steps of 1/3 EV 
Drive modes Best Shot Selector Continuous Multi-shot 16 Single 
Buffer size  
Recording medium SD / SDHC / SDXC 
Image format JPEG, RAW (NEF) 
White balance bracketing  
Connectivity AV / USB / Wi-Fi (optional) / HDMI (Type C) 
Bluetooth No 
3G No 
Sound recording Yes 
External micro No 
Histogram Yes 
GPS Yes 
Video Yes 
Maximum format image video 1920x1080p / 30fps 
Full HD Yes 
Live autofocus  
Video file format MOV 
Video codec MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
Video stabilisation  

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Color response
Sensitivity metamerism index
ISO 17321 		76
 
White balance scales R raw 2.07
G raw 1
B raw 1.46
 
    R sRGB G sRGB B sRGB
Color matrix as defined in ISO standard 17321 R raw 1.78 -0.72 -0.05
G raw -0.15 1.53 -0.38
B raw 0.06 -0.46 1.4

Full Color Sensitivity: Noise covariance ellipses in CIE 1931 Lab color space
Select ISO : 100
(ISO are manufacturer ISO)
 
Select luminance : 30


Nikon Coolpix A Lens
Nikon Coolpix A Lens
Announced2013-03-04
Indicative price 1000 USD
TESTED 

Further readings for the Nikon Coolpix A

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Lens Review  |  May 14
Nikon Coolpix A lens review: High performance, compact size

It seems that every passing month brings a new compact camera to the market, featuring a large sensor and the promise of higher image quality than its peers. However, while the sensor is often the star of the show, the lens is just as important and can make or break the performance of the camera. The Nikon Coolpix A is one of this new breed of large sensor compact cameras, and just a few years ago it would have seemed a most unlikely proposition. However, as technology has improved, costs have come down and it is now possible to fit large sensors in small cameras at a reasonable cost, but this does mean the lenses have to improve in tandem or they risk damaging the great work done by the sensor engineers.
Camera Review  |  March 29
Nikon Coolpix A Sensor Review: Nikon’s first compact packing an APS-C sensor

Launched in March 2013 the $1097 Coolpix A is Nikon’s first compact camera with an APC-S sensor and features the same 16.2-megapixel DX sensor from Nikon’s D7000 DSLR but with its optical low-pass filter removed. Utilizing a fixed NIKKOR 18.5mm f/2.8 prime lens (equivalent to 28mm in 35mm terms) the Nikon Coolpix A has the right ingredients for great image quality so let’s see how it performs.       
Camera Review  |  March 07
Fujifilm XF1 review: Stylish, creative controls and image quality amongst the best compacts

Launched in September 2012 the Fujifilm XF1 is a fixed lens compact aimed at advanced enthusiasts after a pocket-sized second camera for holidays and photo day trips. Featuring customizable function buttons, creative exposure modes and a manual barrel zoom lens with a 25-100mm equivalent focal length, there’s plenty of control for serious photographers to sink their teeth into. What’s more with a 2/3-inch 12-megapixel EXR-CMOS Sensor at its heart we’re optimistic the $499 Fujifilm XF1 will deliver on picture quality, too.
Camera Preview  |  March 05
Nikon Coolpix A Preview

Launched at the Focus on Imaging UK photographic show on 4th March 2013 the strap line “The palm sized maestro” introduces the new flagship Nikon compact - the Coolpix A. The first Coolpix camera to feature a large APS-C sensor the Coolpix A boasts a 16.2-megapixel resolution together with a fixed NIKKOR 18.5mm f/2.8 lens - equivalent to 28mm in 35mm terms. According to Nikon the Coolpix A has been developed in response to the demands of street photographers looking for a light, portable camera with great image quality. With a $1099.95 list price it could be quite a niche market however so let’s see what the Coolpix A promises.

Comments
Added by DXOref |  April 24

X100S ***Member Request***

This is a comical comparison of technologies.

Any word on this Emilie?


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Added by jw48335 |  April 04

C'mon

At this point there's good support for X-Trans in Lightroom and Capture One.  Zeiss considers the XF platform important enough to make lenses for.  How much longer are you going to avoid allocating the resources?  The X-E1 is a hit, you need to support it.  The X-E1 is 14th on the Amazon best sellers, ahead of cameras like the Sony NEX-7 and the Olympus OM-D.

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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |  April 24

Re: C'mon

Hello!

Thanks for your interest in DxOMark.

Are you talking about DxO Optics Pro support for the x Trans cameras?

Best regards,

The DxOMark team

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Added by josa |  April 01

Apples to apples...

Yes, compare it to X100s and DP merrill series...

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Added by slides10 |  March 30

Nikon A vs Fuji x100 and not S

Yes at this point the A is second in this class, yet you have not reviewed the any X-Trans censor camera's to date.  I am hoping this will change in the near future.  What is holding DXO up in this matter?

Regards

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Added by Emilie_DxOMark |  April 03

Re: Nikon A vs Fuji x100 and not S

Hello,

Thanks for your interest in DxOMark.

As you probably know, the Fuji X-Pro 1 does not use a Bayer matrix but a “X-Trans” matrix. We will try to test this sensor, but although we try to respond to your requests to provide tests for specific camera models, there are no plans for doing it in the short term.

Best regards,

The DxOMark team

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