Nikon A100 COOLPIX Digital Compact Camera (Silver)

Nikon Digital Compact Camera COOLPIX A100, Silver, 20.1MP

Meet your latest pocket-size photography companion, the 20.1-megapixel*¹ A100. With a chic design and an ultra-compact body, the A100 lets you preserve cherished memories wherever you go. The 5x optical zoom and 10x Dynamic Fine zoom*² put the power of detailed close-ups right at your fingertips. With a host of auto shooting functions to make shooting a breeze, this stylish camera lets you bring out the best in every photo.

Dazzle with every shot

From a toddler’s day out at the park to a first road trip adventure, keeping your subject in the center of attention has never been easier. Auto shooting features such as Scene Auto Selector and Target Finding autofocus (AF) work to ensure your subjects are always sharp and accurately captured. The A100 also makes the best of every moment with its 20.1-megapixel*¹ image sensor, 5x optical zoom and 10x Dynamic Fine zoom*². For events that deserve more than just a photo, record them in HD video (720p format) with a simple push of a button.

Turn the ordinary into extraordinary

Add a personal touch to your images during or after shooting with 8 special effects and 6 quick effects. The new intuitive Creative slider also gives you precise control over effects adjustment so you can be sure that every photograph is picture-perfect.

Reliability at its best

Measuring a mere 19.8mm (depth) with lens fully retracted and weighing at approximately 119g (including battery and SD card), the A100 boasts a slim profile that is nifty for captures on the go. With long-lasting battery life that takes up to 250 images or approximately 65 minutes of HD movie recording, you can count on the A100 to be there at every photo-worthy moment.

*¹ Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels

*² Dynamic Fine Zoom refers to the areas in which the camera can zoom while maintaining resolution from the maximum optical telephoto zoom position.

• Type
• Compact digital camera



• Effective pixels
• 20.1million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)


• Image sensor
• 1/2.3-in.type, CCD, Total pixels: approx.20.48million


• Lens
• NIKKOR lens with5x optical zoom


• Focal length
• 4.6to, 23.0mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 26 to 130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)


• Maximum aperture
• f/3.2, to6.5


• Construction
• 6elements in, 5groups


• Digital zoom magnification
• Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)


• Vibration reduction
• Electronic VR (movies)


• Motion blur reduction
• Electronic VR (still images)


• Autofocus system
• Contrast-detect AF


• Focus range
• [W]: Approx.50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to {inf}, [T]: Approx.80 cm (2 ft 8 in.) to {inf}, Macromode: Approx., 10 cm (4 in.) to {inf}(wide-angle position), (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)


• Focus-area selection
• Face priority, center, manual with 99 focus areas, subject tracking, target finding AF


• Monitor size
• 6.7cm (2.7-in.) diagonal


• Monitor resolution
• Approx.230k-dot, TFT LCD, and 5-level brightness adjustment


• Frame coverage (shooting mode)
• Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)


• Frame coverage (playback mode)
• Approx. 98% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)


• Media
• SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 25 MB)


• File system
• DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant


• File formats
• Still images: JPEG Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)


• Image size (pixels)
• 20M (High) [5152 x 3864(Fine)] 20M [5152 x 3864] 10M [3648 x 2736] 4M [2272 x 1704] 2M [1600 x 1200] VGA [640 x 480] 16:9 (14M) [5120 x 2880] 1:1 [3864 x 3864]


• ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)
• ISO80, to1600, ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode)


• Metering method
• Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)


• Exposure modes
• Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)


• Shutter type
• Mechanical and CCD electronic shutter


• Shutter speed
• 1/2000to, 1s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)


• Self-timer
• Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s


• Type
• Electromagnetic ND filter (–2.6 AV) selection


• Range
• 2 steps (f/3.2 and f/8 [W])


• Built-in flash
• Yes


• Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)
• [W]: 0.5 to 4.0 m (1 ft 8 in. to 13 ft) [T]: 0.8 to 2.0 m (2 ft 8 in. to 6 ft 6 in.)


• Control
• TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes


• USB connector
• Hi-Speed USB, Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.)


• Supported languages for camera menus
• 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, Ukrainian, Vietnamese


• Power source
• One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included) AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)


• Charging time
• Approx. 3 h (when using Charging AC Adapter EH-72P/EH-72PCH and when no charge remains)


• Battery life of still shooting
• Approx. 250 shots when using EN-EL19{sup(*1)}


• Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording)
• Approx. 1 h 5 min when using EN-EL19{sup(*1)}{sup(*2)}


• Tripod socket
• 1/4 (ISO 1222)


• Dimensions (WxHxD)
• Approx.94.5, x58.6, x19.8mm (3.8, x2.4, x0.8in.), (excluding projections)


• Weight
• Approx.119g (4.2 oz), (including battery and memory card)


• Temperature
• 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)


• Humidity
• 85% or less (no condensation)


• Supplied Accessories
• Camera Strap, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19, USB Cable UC-E16, Charging AC Adapter EH-72P (A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.)