| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix A |
| Brand | Nikon |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ |
| Model number | Coolpix A |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact |
| Release year | 2013 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 111 mm |
| Width | 40 mm |
| Height | 64 mm |
| Weight | 298 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 16.2 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 368.16 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.6 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.79 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | None |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 80 |
| Dxo color depth score | 23.4 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 13.8 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 1,164 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
- 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
- 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - 14-bit raw (.nef)
- jpeg (exif 2.3)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 4.1 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | |
| Movie max framerate | 30 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
| Composite video out | - |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | Add |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 5.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 1 x |
| Aperture range | 0.05 - 0.36 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 31 x |
| Top deck display | Add |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- preset manual
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/2000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto+slow sync
- fill flash
- manual
- off
- rear-curtain+slow sync
- red-eye reduction available
- slow sync
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.) |
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | - 14-bit raw (.nef)
- raw+jpeg
|
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional wired or wireless
|
| Connections (extended) | - accessory terminal
- dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter
- mini (type c) hdmi
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.96 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.96 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 1.04 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 4.1 fps |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 4.1 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 17 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 4.1 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 10 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.58 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.23 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.67 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.07 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s |
| Startup time | 1.9 s |
| Play -> record time | 1 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 5.2 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 230 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver |