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Nikon COOLPIX A10 Digital Camera

BH #NICPA10S • MFR #26518
Nikon COOLPIX A10 Digital Camera
Key Features
  • 16.1MP 1/2.3" CCD Sensor
  • NIKKOR 5x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 26-130mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 2.7" 230k-Dot LCD Monitor
Mixing a slim form factor with capable imaging qualities, the COOLPIX A10 Digital Camera from Nikon is a pocketable point-and-shoot featuring a 16.1MP 1/2.3" CCD image sensor. This sensor's design enables shooting high-resolution still photos as well as HD 720p videos, and also affords a sensitivity range of ISO 80-1600 for working in a range of lighting conditions. A NIKKOR 5x optical zoom covers a 26-130mm equivalent focal length range, and is benefitted by Electronic VR to minimize the appearance of camera shake. Additionally, the camera also incorporates a 2.7" 230k-dot LCD monitor for composing and reviewing imagery, and the Smart Portrait System and Scene Auto Selector modes automatically optimize camera settings for portraits or based on recognized shooting scenarios.
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Nikon A10 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 216.1MP CCD Sensor
  • 3NIKKOR 5x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 4Other Camera Features

Mixing a slim form factor with capable imaging qualities, the COOLPIX A10 Digital Camera from Nikon is a pocketable point-and-shoot featuring a 16.1MP 1/2.3" CCD image sensor. This sensor's design enables shooting high-resolution still photos as well as HD 720p videos, and also affords a sensitivity range of ISO 80-1600 for working in a range of lighting conditions. A NIKKOR 5x optical zoom covers a 26-130mm equivalent focal length range, and is benefitted by Electronic VR to minimize the appearance of camera shake. Additionally, the camera also incorporates a 2.7" 230k-dot LCD monitor for composing and reviewing imagery, and the Smart Portrait System and Scene Auto Selector modes automatically optimize camera settings for portraits or based on recognized shooting scenarios.

16.1MP CCD Sensor
Featuring a 16.1MP 1/2.3" CCD sensor, the A10 is capable of recording high-resolution still imagery as well as HD 720p video. Additionally, the sensor provides a sensitivity range from ISO 80-1600 for working in low-light conditions.
NIKKOR 5x Optical Zoom Lens
Spanning a wide-angle to short-telephoto reach, the NIKKOR 5x optical zoom lens covers a 26-130mm equivalent focal length range to benefit working in a wide variety of shooting conditions. This reach can be extended even further with 4x digital zoom for working with distant subjects. Benefiting this reach is Electronic VR, which minimizes the appearance of camera shake to help realize sharp imagery when shooting stills or video.
Other Camera Features
  • Extra slim, compact form factor is ideal for carrying in a pocket or handbag.
  • Rear 2.7" 230k-dot LCD monitor is used for composing imagery as well as navigating the menu and replaying photos and movies.
  • Scene Auto Selector automatically adjusts the camera settings based on the recognized scene type.
  • Face Priority AF automatically detects and quickly locks onto a subject's face to benefit making in-focus portraits.
  • Conveniently uses two AA batteries as the power source.
  • Smart Portrait mode optimizes your settings to produce sharp, well-exposed portraits. This mode activates Face Priority AF, Blink Warning, and can utilize a Skin Softening effect to automatically soften blemishes for a soft-focus effect.
  • Language support: Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

Nikon A10 Specs

Imaging
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 16.44 Megapixel
Effective: 16.1 Megapixel
Lens
Focal Length
4.6 to 23mm (35mm Equivalent: 26 to 130mm)
Optical Zoom
5x
Digital Zoom
4x Maximum (20x Combined Zoom)
Maximum Aperture
f/3.2 to 6.5
Focus Range
1.64' to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity (Wide)
2.62' to Infinity / 80 cm to Infinity (Telephoto)
Macro
3.94" to Infinity / 10 cm to Infinity (Wide)
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/2000 to 1 Second
Exposure Modes
Auto
Exposure Compensation
-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Self-Timer
10-Second Delay
Special Options
Beach, Fireworks, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Image File Format
JPEG
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
Interface
Internal Memory
17 MB
Resolution
230,000 Dot
Display Type
Fixed LCD
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
Effective Flash Range
ISO Auto
1.6 to 11.8' / 0.5 to 3.6 m (Wide)
2.6 to 5.6' / 0.8 to 1.7 m (Telephoto)
External Flash Connection
No
Battery Type
2x AA
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.58 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.3 x 4.35 x 2.4"

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