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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix A and Nikon D3200 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix A ×
Nikon D3200 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix ANikon D3200
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberCoolpix AD3200
Camera formatCompactSLR
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111125
Width (mm)4077
Height (mm)6496
Weight (g)298773
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon D3100
Successor-Nikon D3300
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.224.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.16357.28
Sensor width (mm)23.623.2
Sensor height (mm)15.615.4
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.793.86
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8081
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.424.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.813.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1641,131
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)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4512 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6016 x 4000(24.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.14
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM)MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear 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 groupsNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)13.06
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5028
Filter thread (mm)-52
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject trackingNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional DF-CP1 Optical ViewfinderSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.53
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.8
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)31-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 100 - 6400 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, Spot420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)
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 LandscapePortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 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
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with redeye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-12
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.)Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeISO hot shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
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
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
Connections (extended)
  • accessory terminal
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.960.47
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.960.5
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.040.49
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.14
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.14
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1712
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.14
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)108
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.28
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)-1.36
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)-0.51
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.14
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.670.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.11
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577sLive View:Full AF shutter lag = 1.36sPrefocused = 0.513s
Startup time (s)1.90.4
Play -> record time (s)10.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.24
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-540
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20Proprietary EN-EL14
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 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
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silverEXPEED 3 processor, 1080p HD video, Guide mode, 4fps burst mode, compatible with new WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter



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