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| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-P2 | Coolpix A |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1099.99 | $1099.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,096.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-12-31 | 2013-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
10.5 oz
(298 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.7 x
2.8 x
1.4 in. (121 x 70 x 35 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (111 x 64 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 16.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 4.79 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | 80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | 23.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | 13.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 505 | 1,164 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens | NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 18.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.8 - f/22; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm with 19 steps of 1/3 EV |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking | Contrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | External shoe-mount electronic viewfinder | Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 31.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 6400), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters | Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off | Auto, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 6.0 |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/2000 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.ORF) | 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI | Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.00 | 0.96 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.00 | 0.96 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.96 seconds | 0.58 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.91 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.180 seconds | 0.235 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.67 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | 0.065 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.3 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 230 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-1 | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver. Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of ~US$450, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price of US$130. | |
