Nikon Coolpix A100, purple

Main info

  • 20.1 megapixel CCD sensor
  • 5× optical zoom (26 – 130 mm)
  • HD 1280 × 720 30p video recording
  • 2.7-inch LCD display
  • Slim and compact body

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Stylish, slender and simple to use, the Coolpix A100 fits easily in a pocket or bag.
You’ll always shoot unforgettable images with a 20.1-megapixel CCD sensor and the Nikkor 5× optical zoom lens– extendable to 10× Dynamic Fine Zoom – helps you take beautiful close-ups of family and friends. Have fun with Special effects as you shoot, or get creative with Quick effects to enhance photos in-camera.
Scene auto selector chooses the most appropriate scene mode to optimise settings, Panorama assist captures impressive scenes as you travel, plus you can make HD movies at the touch of a button while Motion blur reduction keeps images crisp and clear.
Capture life in motion with the Coolpix A100.

Slimline, stylish & easy to use
This carry-anywhere camera has a slender and stylish design, so you’ll barely feel its weight – only 119 g including battery and SD card – in your pocket or bag. It’s simple to operate too, so you’ll always be ready to capture your special moments.

Nikkor 5× optical zoom lens
Take great group shots and sharp close-up portraits with the Nikkor 5x optical zoom lens (26-130mm equivalent in 35mm format), extendable to 10x Dynamic Fine Zoom¹. It brings you closer to the action and helps capture memorable facial expressions.

20.1 effective mexapixels CCD image sensor
The image sensor’s high megapixel count ensures you’ll get beautifully crisp high-resolution images that will make great enlargements.

Scene auto selector
Great shots are easy with Scene auto selector automatically choosing the most appropriate scene mode like Portrait, Night Landscape or Close-up for you. Your camera has 16 scene modes – such as Sports, Beach or Pet Portrait – that can be matched to your shooting conditions. Each mode optimises camera settings to achieve the best exposure for specific conditions, so you can capture clear shots even in difficult circumstances.

Panorama assist
Those beautiful scenes you find on holiday can be treasured forever with Panorama assist combining multiple shots in-camera to create a single stunning panorama.

Motion blur reduction
Always get sharper images with Motion blur reduction compensating for camera shake and subject movement – even when children or pets are moving quickly.

Special effects
Have fun with Special effects to add your own creative twist to your photographs. Choose from 8 effects that can be applied as you shoot, like Soft, Nostalgic sepia, or Selective colour for a pop of colour on a black and white image.

Quick effects
Want to explore your creativity by enhancing shots you’ve just taken? Try one of 6 Quick effects to bring a different look to your images, like Fisheye, Miniature effect – which gives the effect of turning your image into a miniature scene – or Painting, making your photo look like an artwork.

Glamour retouch
Make your portraits perfect with 12 post-shoot Glamour retouch effects that can add makeup with the Eye Shadow, Mascara or Powder options or hide eye bags.

Target finding AF
Capturing your subject clearly is simple with fast and precise autofocus, as your camera automatically identifies and focuses on your subject.

HD movie recording (720p)
Easily record all the fun of family celebrations or memorable moments in smooth HD movies with just one touch of the dedicated movie-record button.

Long battery life
You’ll always be ready to shoot the action when it happens, as a full battery charge lets you take around 250 shots or about an hour of movies.

Smart portrait mode
The automatic functions in the Smart portrait system make taking perfect portraits a breeze. Smile timer takes the shot when it recognises that your subject is smiling, Blink proof gives you a warning message if it detects that your subject blinked while you were taking your photo so you can immediately re-take the shot without waiting to view it.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
20.1
Megapixels
20 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" type
Sensor type
CCD
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Full frame
No
Crop factor
5.6×
Aspect ratio
4:3
16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
5152 × 3864
Smallest image size
640 × 480
ISO
80 – 3200
1 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Colour space
sRGB

Lens

Lens type
NIKKOR lens
Focal length
26 – 130 mm
Optical zoom
Aperture
f/3.2 – 6.5

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Digital stabilization

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast-detection
Autofocus modes
Auto
Face detection
Tracking
Focus point selection
Center spot
Spot
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Focus distance
0.5 m – ∞ (wide)
0.8 m - ∞ (tele)
Close focus distance
10 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter
Mechanical sutter
Electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/2000 – 4 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
Auto
Scene
Special effects
Smart portrait
Scene modes
16
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Digital filters
Yes
JPEG+RAW
No

White balance

White balance metering
Auto TTL by CMOS image sensor
White balance modes
Auto

Movie recording

Video recording
HD 1280 × 720
Video resolution
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p
Microphone
Built-in microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
DPOF
Movie format
AVI (Video: Motion JPEG; Audio: Linear PCM)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
None

LCD monitor

Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
2.7
Screen dots
230 000
Articulation
Fixed
Touch screen
No
Coverage
98%
Adjustments
Brightness (5 levels)
Live View
Yes

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Integrated memory
25 MB

Flash

Flash type
Built-in flash
Range
0.5 – 4.0 m (wide)
0.8 m - 2.0 m (tele)
Flash modes
Auto
Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
No

Interface

USB
USB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)
Sound
3.5 mm microphone input
3.5 mm headphones out

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
No
Panorama
Yes
HDR
No
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
EN-EL19 lithium battery
Battery life
250 shots (CIPA)
External power source
EH-62G AC adapter

Body

Color
Violet
Height (mm)
58.6
Width (mm)
94.5
Depth (mm)
19.8
Weight (with battery and memory card)
119 g
Package contents
Lithium battery EN-EL19
USB cable
Charger
Shoulder strap

Dimensions and weights

Gross weight
0.71 kg
Net weight
0.256 kg
Origin country
China

Product codes

EAN
018208948550
18208948550
Manufacturer code
VNA973E1

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