Nikon Coolpix A, Pocket Camera with DSLR Sensor

During these tough compact cameras match the image quality of a DSLR camera catches. One reason is the difference in size DSLR sensor where the sensor is physically larger capable of producing color tonal range (dynamic range) were richer, in addition to having low-light performance is better.
Well, lately the trend appears memperbersar size sensor to improve photo quality pocket camera. Maybe you still remember the RX1 from Sony? Nikon as one of the biggest players in the industry did not want to miss. Japanese manufacturers are introducing Coolpix A compact cameras with APS-C 16.2 megapixel high-resolution.
APS-C sensors used in DSLR cameras have a physical size of 23 x 15 mm, much larger than a pocket camera sensors are usually only amounted to little finger nail. For this reason, the Nikon Coolpix bold claims image quality equivalent to a DSLR camera.

The front camera is also added to the badge "DX" (a term for Nikon APS-C sensor size), marks the size of the sensor is embedded in it.
In front of a large sensor Coolpix, Nikon 18.5 mm fixed lens puts (equivalent to 28 mm, standard full-frame) with f/2.8 aperture. The lens can be fitted with 46 mm diameter filter through optional adapter.
A Coolpix has a sensitivity range of ISO 100 to 25 600. Captured images can be saved in RAW format 12 or 14 bit. Want to capture fast motion sequences? A Coolpix has a burst rate of 4 frames per second.
The camera is also equipped with various other DSLR-style features, such as hot-shoe is compatible with i-TTL flash unit for use with a speedlight. There is also a manual focus ring and standard PSAM exposure mode dial.
Interested? Be prepared to spend at 1.100 U.S. dollars, or approximately USD 10.5 million to buy a Coolpix camera when it entered the market in late March. There are two color options to choose from: black and silver.
For those interested, also available optical viewfinder accessory that can be purchased for 450 U.S. dollars.
A Coolpix addition, Nikon also introduced three other compact camera, the Coolpix P330, S3500 and L320.