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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix A and Nikon D3 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix A ×
Nikon D3 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix ANikon D3
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberCoolpix AD3
Camera formatCompactPro SLR
Release year (year)20132007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111160
Width (mm)4088
Height (mm)64157
Weight (g)2981,414
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon D2Hs
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.212.1
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)368.16860.4
Sensor width (mm)23.636
Sensor height (mm)15.623.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.798.46
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51
Aspect ratio3:23:2, 5:4
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8081
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.423.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.812.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1642,290
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)
  • 1392 x 920(1.3 mp other)
  • 1776 x 1416(2.5 mp 5:4)
  • 2080 x 1384(2.9 mp 3:2)
  • 2128 x 1416(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2656 x 2120(5.6 mp 5:4)
  • 2784 x 1848(5.1 mp other)
  • 3184 x 2120(6.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3552 x 2832(10.1 mp 5:4)
  • 4256 x 2832(12.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (nef)
Continuous-mode (fps)4.19
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
-
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM)-
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Nikon F
LensNIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00-
Zoom ratio (x)1-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional DF-CP1 Optical ViewfinderSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.7
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3127
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 200 - 6400, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 25,600 in Hi-2
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • custom
  • seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, Spot1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBeach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night LandscapeNone
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
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 range descriptionGN 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 (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoeISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 14 or 12-bit
  • compr
  • raw (nef)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
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
  • 10-pin expansion terminal
  • dc input
  • hdmi out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.960.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.960.32
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.04-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.19
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-30
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)17-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.09
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.09
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.04
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s-
Startup time (s)1.90.3
Play -> record time (s)10.5
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-4,300
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20Proprietary EN-EL4a
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silverMain features: Nikon's first full-frame (FX) DSLR; 12.1 megapixels, plus auto DX crop mode; 9fps at 12.1MP, up to 11fps at 5.1MP



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