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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix A and Olympus E-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix A ×
Olympus E-5 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix AOlympus E-5
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberCoolpix AE-5
Camera formatCompactPro SLR
Release year (year)20132010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111143
Width (mm)4075
Height (mm)64117
Weight (g)298892
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.212.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)368.16224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.617.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.794.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8056
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.421.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.810.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,164519
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)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.15
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Four Thirds
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 trackingTTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional DF-CP1 Optical ViewfinderSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~1.15x mag., ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-1.15
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3114
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • customized wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4 settings)
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, Spot49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)
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 LandscapeUnderwater program AE
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
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
  • 1/16
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (1/4
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-13
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.)Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe, PC sync socket
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
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
  • rm-1 ir or rm-cb1 cable
Connections (extended)
  • accessory terminal
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • cable remote
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi (type-c) output
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.96-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.96-
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)4.15
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)0.58-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Play -> record time (s)1-
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)-870
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20Proprietary BLM-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-5 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
  • olympus software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silverSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output



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