Nikon Z8 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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Specifications

General	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Brand	Nikon	Nikon
Model	Z8	Coolpix A
MSRP	$3999 (body only)	$1100/£1000/€1100
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Point & Shoot
Body Type	Mirrorless	Advanced Compact
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Sensor Type	Stacked CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	FX
Sensor Size	Full Frame	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	35.9 x 23.9 mm	23.6 x 15.7 mm
Total Pixels	52.37 Megapixel	16.93 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	45.7 Megapixel	16.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	64 - 25,600	100 - 6,400
Boosted ISO Range	32 - 102,400	100 - 25,600

Photo	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Processor	EXPEED 7
Max Image Resolution	8256 x 5504	4928 x 3264
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
WB Bracketing
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra high 2 Extra high 1 Extra High High Normal Low Off
Active D-Lighting Bracketing

Focus	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Focusing System	Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Center Tracking Face Detection
Lens Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-9 to +19 EV
Number of Focus Points	493
Number of Cross-type Focus Points		0
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus

Optics	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Lens Mount	Nikon Z
Crop Factor	1x
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range		28 mm
Optical Zoom		1x
Maximum Aperture		f/2.8
Min Normal Focus Distance		50 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance		10 cm
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Image Stabilization Compensation	6 stops
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Screen Type	Tilting	Fixed
Screen Technology		TFT LCD monitor
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	2,100k dot	921k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Viewfinder	Electronic (OLED)	Optical (optional)
Viewfinder Size	0.5"
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.80x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.80x
Viewfinder Resolution	3,690k dot
No Blackout Viewfinder
Viewfinder Eyepoint	23 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3
Eye Sensor	Automatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays

Shutter	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Shutter Type	Electronic
Min Shutter Speed	900 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)		1/2000 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/32000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)	30.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting	30.0 fps	4.0 fps
Anti-dust Shutter
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Electronic Shutter Up to 20 fps at 45.7 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) Up to 30 fps at 45.7 MP for Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 60 fps at 19 MP Up to 120 fps at 11 MP

Flash	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Front-curtain sync Rear-curtain sync Red-eye reduction Red-eye reduction with slow sync Slow sync Off	Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow-sync
Flash Range		11.50 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200 sec	1/2000 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Shoe Mount

Exposure	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Spot Spot AF-area	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +17 EV
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing		at 1/3 EV increments
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value

DXO	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
DxO Low Light ISO	2548	1164
DxO Color Depth	26.3	23.4
DxO Dynamic Range	14.2	13.8
DxO Overall Score	98	80

Video	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Movie File Format	MOV MP4 NEV
Internal Recording Modes	H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps ProRes 422 HQ 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.265 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps Raw 12-Bit 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
Interval Recording
Video Formats	H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	7680 x 4320	1920 x 1080
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) up to 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
No crop on 4K Videos
Webcam Functionality
Gamma Curve	HDR-HLG
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	2 hour, 5 min

Terminals	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input/Output
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C Data Output 1 x Nikon 10-Pin Control Input
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	5
Mobile App Compatible	: Android & iOS App Name: SnapBridge *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
Remote Control	via app

Environmental	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%

Physical	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Dimensions	144 x 119 x 83 mm (5.67 x 4.69 x 3.27")	111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.57")
Weight (inc. batteries)	910 g (2.01 lb / 32.10 oz)	299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.55 x 8.3 x 6.05"	7.2 x 6 x 4.2"
Package Weight	3.565 lb	1.9 lb

Power and Storage	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Battery Pack	EN-EL15c	EN-EL20
Battery Life	330 shots	230 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage
External Storage	Slot 1: CFexpress Type B / XQD Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Nikon Z8	Nikon Coolpix A
Self Timer		Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
Accessory Mount	1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Illuminated Buttons
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)

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