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ProductCode: nikon_cpa
Award: silver
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Name: Nikon Coolpix A
ShortSpecs:
    - 16 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 28 mm
ReviewScore: 75
URL: /products/nikon/compacts/nikon_cpa
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Nikon Coolpix A is a high-end compact camera with a DX (APS-C) format sensor, and a fixed 28mm (equivalent) lens. Ergonomically, the A is a cross between Nikon's previous high-end compacts like the P7700, and its recent mid-range DSLRs. Offering full manual control and solid build quality, this camera is designed to appeal to enthusiasts. Its large 16MP CMOS sensor is undoubtedly the camera's major selling point, and it lacks an optical low-pass filter for maximum resolution.The Coolpix A offers DSLR-standard image quality and an excellent 28mm equivalent lens in a well-polished, pocketable camera. Its user interface will be immediately familiar to Nikon shooters and its results are dependably good. It's not the only game in town, though, and while solid in most respects, it's not class-leading in any single regard.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Nikon users looking for a pocketable alternative to their DSLR (particularly those who own Nikon Speedlights).
        NotSoGoodFor: Photographers shooting fast-moving subjects.
        Conclusion: The Coolpix A offers DSLR-standard image quality and an excellent 28mm-equivalent lens in a well-polished, pocketable camera. Compared to the competition, the Coolpix A is solid, if not class leading in any particular respect, but its user interface will be immediately familiar to Nikon shooters and the results it produces are dependably good.
    ASIN:
        - B00BOZ1XA6
        - B00BOZ1XOM
Specs:
    AEBracketing: (at 1/3 EV steps)
    Announced: Mar 5, 2013
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: "No"
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Center
        - Tracking
        - Face Detection
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium-Ion battery
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "230"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Large sensor compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: "25600"
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (Pop-up)
    BuyingOptions: $750.00
    CIPAImageStabilizationRating: ""
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 4.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: "No"
    Dimensions: 111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Best Shot Selector
        - Multi-shot 16
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 16 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: ""
    ExposureCompensation: ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Programmed auto (with flexible program)
        - Shutter priority
        - Aperture-priority
        - Manual
    ExternalFlash: Yes (via ISO 518 hot-shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock)
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG
        - RAW (NEF)
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
    FlashRange: 11.50 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28 mm
    Format: MPEG-4, H.264
    GPS: Optional
    GPSNotes: GP-1
    HDMI: ""
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200 6400, (12800, 25600 with boost)
    ImageRatioWh: ""
    ImageStabilization: "No"
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LiveView: ""
    MSRP: $1100/£1000/€1100
    MacroFocusRange: 10 cm (3.94″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4928 x 3264
    MaximumAperture: F2.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: ""
    OpticalZoom: 1×
    OrientationSensor: ""
    OtherResolutions: ""
    RemoteControl: ""
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "75%Silver Award\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jun 6, 2013"
    SceneModes:
        - Beach/Snow
        - Blossom
        - Candlelight
        - Child
        - Close-up
        - Dusk/Dawn
        - Food
        - High Key
        - Landscape
        - Low Key
        - Autumn colors
        - Night Landscape
        - Night Portrait
        - Party/Indoor
        - Pet Portrait
        - Portrait
        - Silhouette
        - Sports
        - Sunset
    ScreenDots: 921,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT LCD monitor
    SelfTimer: Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 17 megapixels
    SensorSize: APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: ""
    TouchScreen: ""
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    USBCharging: ""
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: Optical (optional)
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: ""
    Wireless: Optional
    WirelessNotes: via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter