Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F
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Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Released June 2013
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Announced January 2016
Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon A versus Olympus PEN-F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very similar but the A (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A was announced 3 years prior to the PEN-F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A grades against the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A & Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Olympus PEN-F
A | PEN-F |
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Nikon A
PEN-F | A | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | June 2013 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon A and Olympus PEN-F
A | PEN-F | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A has got external dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon A versus Olympus PEN-F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A against the PEN-F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A and PEN-F is 88 and 84 respectively.
Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A and PEN-F.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A | Olympus PEN-F |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-06-06 | 2016-01-27 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 pounds) | 427g (0.94 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.8 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1164 | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | 330 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $778 | $1,000 |