Used Nikon Coolpix A for Sale — From £86

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Nikon's premium APS-C compact — the Coolpix A with DX sensor and fixed 28mm equivalent lens.

The Nikon Coolpix A was released in 2013 as Nikon's premium compact camera with an APS-C sensor and fixed 18.5mm f/2.8 lens providing a 28mm equivalent. It competed directly with the Ricoh GR and Fujifilm X100 series — serious compacts with large sensors for demanding photographers who wanted DSLR-quality images in a pocketable form factor.

Image quality is excellent — the 16.2MP APS-C DX sensor is the same type used in Nikon DSLRs. The fixed 18.5mm f/2.8 Nikkor lens is sharp and well-corrected. The 28mm equivalent is a classic street photography perspective. No zoom capability — the fixed focal length encourages compositional discipline. The compact size with DX sensor was revolutionary for 2013.

Fixed 18.5mm f/2.8 lens — non-interchangeable. Weight is approximately 299 grams — genuinely pocketable with a large sensor. Build quality is premium metal construction. No viewfinder built-in — optional optical viewfinder accessory available. P/A/S/M exposure modes. RAW shooting. The compact body with DX sensor quality creates images that rival interchangeable lens cameras.

Available on the used market at moderate prices. Check sensor, lens mechanism, and body condition. A cult classic among serious compact camera enthusiasts. The fixed 28mm perspective and DX sensor quality produce outstanding street and travel images. The Ricoh GR III is the modern equivalent. An excellent discreet photography tool.