Control Panel on the Nikon Coolpix A?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Nikon Coolpix A does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Nikon Coolpix A

Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the Coolpix A. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 921,000 dots. The panel is not touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 921k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Nikon Coolpix A is a fixed lens compact camera that was announced in March 2013 and is equipped with an APS-C sensor. It offers a resolution of 16.1 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $1,099.

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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Nikon Coolpix A to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.

| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nikon Coolpix A | optional | n | 3.0 / 921 | fixed | n | 1/2000s | 4.0/s | Y | n | |
| 2. | Canon G7 X | none | n | 3.0 / 1040 | tilting | Y | 1/2000s | 6.5/s | Y | Y | |
| 3. | Fujifilm X100T | 2360 | n | 3.0 / 1040 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 6.0/s | Y | n | |
| 4. | Nikon P1000 | 2359 | n | 3.2 / 921 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 7.0/s | Y | Y | |
| 5. | Ricoh GR | optional | n | 3.0 / 1230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | Y | n | |
| 6. | Ricoh GR II | optional | n | 3.0 / 1230 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | Y | n | |
| 7. | Sony NEX-3N | optional | n | 3.0 / 460 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | Y | n | |
| 8. | Sony NEX-6 | 2359 | n | 3.0 / 921 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 10.0/s | Y | n | |
| 9. | Sony RX100 III | 1440 | n | 3.0 / 1229 | tilting | n | 1/2000s | 10.0/s | Y | Y | |
| 10. | Sony RX100 IV | 2359 | n | 3.0 / 1228 | tilting | n | 1/2000s | 16.0/s | Y | Y | |
| 11. | Sony RX100 V | 2359 | n | 3.0 / 1229 | tilting | n | 1/2000s | 24.0/s | Y | Y | |
| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
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| Camera Model | Nikon Coolpix A | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
| Camera Lens | 28mm f/2.8 | |
| Launch Date | March 2013 | |
| Launch Price | USD 1 099 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 23.6 x 15.6 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 368 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 28.3 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 16.1 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 4 928 x 3 264 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 4.78 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 4.37 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 100 - 6 400 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 100 - 25 600 ISO | |
| DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 80 | |
| DXO Color Depth (bits) | 23.4 | |
| DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 13.8 | |
| DXO Low Light (ISO) | 1164 | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Viewfinder optional | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 921k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
| Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 4 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
| UHS card support | no | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
| HDMI Port | no HDMI | |
| Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL20 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 shots per charge | |
| Body Dimensions |
111 x 64 x 40 mm (4.4 x 2.5 x 1.6 in) |
|
| Camera Weight | 299 g (10.5 oz) | |
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