Nikon Coolpix A vs Nikon Coolpix A100

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix A and the Nikon Coolpix A100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix A was introduced in June 2013 and Nikon Coolpix A100 was introduced in January 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix A Highlights

      • 16.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix A100 Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A100
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix A and Nikon Coolpix A100.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon A
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A over Nikon Coolpix A100.

      Nikon Coolpix A vs Nikon Coolpix A100
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Higher Boosted ISO 25,600 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.2
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/6.5
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix A.

      Nikon A900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Nikon A1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Kodak M580
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix A100

      Nikon A100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix A100 over Nikon Coolpix A.

      Nikon Coolpix A vs Nikon Coolpix A100
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.2 Megapixel vs 20 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 vs 5152 x 3864
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 28 mm vs 130 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 1x vs 5x
      Lighter 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) vs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 230 shots vs 250 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix A100.

      Nikon A1000
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon A10
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon A900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix A Nikon Coolpix A100
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life230 shots250 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix A has a 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix A100 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional optical viewfinder can be attached on Nikon Coolpix A.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix A features a 16.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 370.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix A100 features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix A can take pictures up to 4928 x 3264 resolution. Nikon Coolpix A100 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix A comes with EN-EL20 battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Nikon Coolpix A100 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A100. Nikon Coolpix A can shoot continuously up to 4.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix A100 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.50 m on Nikon Coolpix A and 4.00 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix A100. Nikon Coolpix A also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix A.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix A body has dimensions of 111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57") and Nikon Coolpix A100 body has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Nikon Coolpix A weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) and Nikon Coolpix A100 weighs 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      111 mm

      64 mm

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      95 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix A and Nikon Coolpix A100

      Nikon Coolpix A and Nikon Coolpix A100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
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      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      52
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      82
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      83
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix A and Nikon Coolpix A100 and give them scores of 57 and 46 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 80
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix A

      Nikon Coolpix A100

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 230 shots
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 119 g (0.26 lb / 4.20 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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