Nikon COOLPIX A: hands-on with the latest large-sensor compact camera
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On the top of the Nikon COOLPIX A there's a mode dial with PASM options as well as Auto, Scene and two user options which can be set
The Nikon COOLPIX A features a 3-inch LCD with 921,000-dots
Unlike most compact cameras, the Nikon COOLPIX A has a fixed focal length lens
The lens on the Nikon COOLPIX A is a 18.5mm F2.8 lens equivalent of 28mm in 35mm format
The Nikon COOLPIX A features a large DX-format 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
The use of magnesium alloy gives the Nikon COOLPIX A a decidedly sturdy feel
The Nikon COOLPIX A will be available in black or silver
The 18.5mm lens on the Nikon COOLPIX A is made up of seven elements in five groups
The Nikon COOLPIX A features an EXPEED 2 image-processing engine
The Nikon COOLPIX A can shoot 4 fps at full resolution
The Nikon COOLPIX A can record 14-bit compressed NEF (RAW) images
The Nikon COOLPIX A has a native ISO range of 100-3200 which can be expanded to 6400
The headline attraction of the Nikon COOLPIX A is undoubtedly its large APS-C size sensor
Enthusiasts will be pleased to know the Nikon COOLPIX A has a manual focus ring around the lens
The controls on the Nikon COOLPIX A and the GUI have been designed to look and feel like those on Nikon DSLR cameras
The Nikon COOLPIX A is compatible with a number of Nikon's DSLR accessories
Article Summary
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 fixed 18.5mm lens into a surprisingly small body. Gizmag got to spent some hands-on time with the newly-announced camera ahead of its release.
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