Summary: The Nikon Coolpix A is the smallest digital camera with an APS-C sensor and is similarly-sized to a compact camera.
Pros: Very low image-noise, Excellent sharpness in center of frame, Wide dynamic-range, Good metering, Very good Automatic White-Balance, Low optical distortion, Very respon...
Cons: Slow autofocus system, Frequent autofocus misses in low-light, Corner softness, WB changes not Live, Display not, Strong vignetting, Weak color accuracy, Low rear cont...
Conclusion: The Nikon Coolpix A is a dedicated wide-angle camera with a big image sensor. Image quality can suffer at the edges of the frame, and the autofocus is a bit slow, but if...
Pros: Compact design. APS-C image sensor. 28mm wide-angle field of view. Good high ISO performance. Quick to start and shoot. Raw support.
Cons: Soft edges at f/2.8 and f/4. Longer shutter lag. Macro mode slows focus. Cannot disable rear LCD. No EVF option. Movie setting is buried in menus.
Summary: The Nikon COOLPIX A is a camera designed to fulfil a very specific task, to provide DSLR levels of control and quality in a small fixed-lens compact.
Pros: Superb image quality., Excellent high ISO noise performance., Manual focus lens ring., Retractable lens with integral cover., Auto ISO control.
Cons: 28mm f2.8 lens poor for all-round use., Lacks a built-in viewfinder or reasonably priced accessory., Fixed LCD screen., Lacks a dedicated movie record button.
Conclusion: Despite our minor gripes about its write times and AF speed, the Nikon Coolpix A is an enjoyable camera to use, and it delivers superb images on a par with those from a
Nikon’s Android-Based Coolpix: A Camera that Shares Like a Smartphone
All Things Digital
15 October 2012
Excerpt: For years now, camera makers have slapped “Wi-Fi compatible” labels on digital cameras to try to convince consumers that they can easily access the Web and share photos
Excerpt: The Nikon Coolpix A is the most advanced and most expensive Nikon compact camera to date, offering a proven DSLR sensor and similar user interface in a small and