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)
A great feel in the hand, a nice compact size, a cool, nottoonostalgic look, the images it produces are sharp and contrasty, though a touch soft around the edges, outof focus areas are pleasingly blurred
It's slow to autofocus, cost might give you pause
So, carry the Coolpix A instead of a heavier camera? In a pinch. Carry it instead of not carrying a camera at all (or even worse, using your iPhone)? Absolutely. Pros: A great feel in the hand; a nice compact size; a cool, not-too-nostalgic look; the imag...
A camera that makes you grow as a photographer, think beyond the zoom, Solid, alloy body feels like a quality photographic device, True twin-dial design, Image quality like the Nikon D7000 from a much smaller package, Very good high ISO performance, Ex...
Almost non-existent handgrip, Ergonomics not great for single-handed shooting, Monitor washes out at max. brightness, Occasionally strange default settings, Some menus are deeply nested, Fixed focal-length lens, Significant corner shading even at f/8, ...
Other companies -- key among them being Sigma -- may have invented the large sensor, fixed prime lens camera category, but the Nikon Coolpix A represents its first really mainstream effort. Like its main rivals, it is clearly not the camera for everybo...
Abstract: In March, Nikon entered the world of premium compact digital cameras by announcing the Coolpix A, the smallest digital camera to feature an APS-C sensor. Just a month later, Pentax Ricoh announced the new Ricoh GR, an evolution of the Ricoh GR Digital IV...
Published: 2013-05-30, Author: Simon , review by: newatlas.com
Large sensor sizeHigh build qualityNikkor lens is sharp and fastShoots RAW or JPEGBig camera pictures out of a pocketable cameraExpensive when compared to rivalsLack of optical viewfinderFixed 18.5-mm lens could be an issue for someIf you've got big enoug...
Abstract: The Coolpix A is the latest Nikon digital camera. It packs a sensor the same size as DSLR cameras with a 1.5X crop-factor and matches it with a 18.5mm F/2.8 Nikkor lens which is equivalent to a 28mm wide-angle lens on a full-frame camera. This ...
Published: 2013-04-11, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Nikon Coolpix A produces the excellent photos you'd expect from a large sensor, and the camera is well built with a streamlined, if somewhat point-and-shoot-like, design
For the price, it needs to deliver a little more, such as a viewfinder, aspects of its performance could be better
If you're very picky about photo quality and prefer autofocus to manual -- but don't care about a viewfinder -- the Nikon Coolpix A is probably worth the money. Otherwise, wait for the price to drop.
Published: 2013-04-11, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact design. APS-C image sensor. 28mm wide-angle field of view. Good high ISO performance. Quick to start and shoot. Raw support.
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
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 if you want to pack a lot into your shots, it's worth a look....
Abstract: Nikon Coolpix A review: Nikon surprised everyone launching the Coolpix A, its new premium compact camera which boasts the same sensor as the D7000. But is its image quality worth the Nikon Coolpix A price tag? Find out in our Nikon Coolpix A review video....
Superb image quality, Excellent high ISO noise performance, Manual focus lens ring, Retractable lens with integral cover, Auto ISO control.
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.
The COOLPIX A pretty much achieves what Nikon no doubt had in mind for it. It is the World's smallest camera with an APS-C format sensor. The image quality and low light high ISO noise performance are nothing short of outstanding for a camera this siz...
