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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
DSLR-A580 |
Coolpix A |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$899.99 |
$1099.95 |
Street Price: |
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$1,096.95 |
Date Available: |
2010-11-30 |
2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
24.5 oz
(694 g)
includes batteries
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10.5 oz
(298 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in.
(137 x
104 x
84 mm)
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4.4 x
2.5 x
1.6 in.
(111 x
64 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.82 microns |
4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
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: |
80 |
80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.8 |
23.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.3 |
13.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,123 |
1,164 |
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
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, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.1 |
4.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25)
640x480 (30/25)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
n/a |
Lens: |
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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28mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
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
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
55.0mm |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local. |
Contrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter |
Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.53x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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31.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
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: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
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 10 (with mirror lock-up) seconds |
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Auto, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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6.0 |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
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: |
1/160 |
1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, MP4 |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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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 |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wireless or Wired |
Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
DC input, HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD; Wired Remote, External Micophone Jack |
Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.60 |
0.96 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.60 |
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): |
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1.04 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.1 |
4.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
32 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.30 seconds |
0.58 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.192 seconds |
0.235 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.41 seconds |
0.67 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.084 seconds |
0.065 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.306s
Live View:
Quick AF lag = 0.193s
Focus Check PD AF lag = 0.618s
Focus Check CD AF lag = 1.691s
Prefocused lag = 0.090s |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s |
Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.5 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.6 seconds |
5.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
1050 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NP-FM500H |
Proprietary EN-EL20 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode. |
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. |