Testseek.co.uk have collected 114 expert reviews of the Nikon Coolpix A and the average rating is 77%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Coolpix A.
April 2013
(77%)
114 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
55 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
770100114
The editors liked
Design and build
Superb picture quality
Good battery life
Good build quality
Controls are sensibly arranged
Produces superb images
Little noise
Build quality
Digital noise kept nicely in check up to 3200 ISO or even 6400 ISO
Builtin flash and hotshoe
4 fps burst mode
Customisable interface with two Fn buttons
First class image quality
Easy to use menu system
High-quality LCD screen
Full-size sensor in pocketable body
The editors didn't like
Slow auto focus
Steep price tag
No manual overide close-up
Not the fastest autofocus
Corner shading
Lens
Sharpness levels could be more consistent at full aperture (f/2.8)
Good build quality, Controls are sensibly arranged, Produces superb images, Little noise
Not the fastest autofocus, Corner shading
While it is considerably smaller than the Fuji X100S , the Nikon Coolpix A doesn't have a viewfinder built in - there's an optional optical finder available. It also lacks the traditional aperture ring and shutter speed dial that give the Fuji X100S some...
By Kyle Schurman Based on its unusual name alone, you'd expect the Nikon Coolpix A compact camera to have some features that set it apart. You'd be right.Nikon's Coolpix A is one of the smallest cameras that includes an APS-C sized image sensor, and th...
Published: 2013-12-07, Author: Petar , review by: insidehw.com
Abstract: Let's take a moment and reminisce about the era of compact point & shoot cameras and the years when the only relevant number was the amount of megapixels and when only some of the enthusiasts cared about the size of the optic zoom. It was definitely a sim...
Great image quality, Small footprint despite large APSC sensor, Great build quality, Builtin flash
Hidden movie mode, AF is sluggish in low light, No viewfinder
Although the Nikon A does a great job at capturing sharp, high quality images, this is not a camera for the masses. So who is this camera designed for? Due to the inflexible 18.5mm fixed lens, many casual photographers will be quickly disillusioned by th...
Quality: above average in resolution and colour quality but notice the edge vignetting in the beach shot.Why you would buy the Nikon Coolpix A: you like the idea of a fixed focal length lens.Why you wouldn't: fiddly control points; I have encountered bett...
Unfriendly video recording access, Poor macro autofocusing, Noisy lowlight shots at high resolutions
The Nikon Coolpix A packs DSLR power into a point-and-shoot body, but neglected video features and average picture-taking performance get in the way of justifying its hefty price tag...
Difficult to access video mode, Battery life of a compact cam, not DSLR, Video quality isn't up to par with stills
The Nikon Coolpix A is another camera we have no problems recommending. It takes darn good pictures with accurate colors and sharp resolution. Besides lackluster video, our biggest hesitation is the price – especially since you can get the similar 28mm ...
Published: 2013-07-17, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
Nikon shooters looking for a pocket camera should very seriously consider the Coolpix A. The similarity in controls, high image quality, and simple integration into your RAW workflow make it a no-brainer—as long as you can stomach its price tag. Mind you,...
