The elegant aluminum exterior of the Coolpix 4200 exudes a sense of sophistication. The camera also features the same stylish grip design as the other cameras in the popular Coolpix range, has efficient compact dimensions, and is light weight. Furthermore, all controls are conveniently located within easy reach on the back of the camera body. This enables highly intuitive operation in general and provides easy access to the camera's 15 Scene modes. Each of these modes adds simplicity for the shooting of a different kind of subject, while four of them offer a Scene Assist function to make shooting simple and quick. The Coolpix 4200 also features Advanced Red-eye Reduction, which provides automatic in-camera correction. Convenient and useful in a range of situations, it also activates automatically upon selection of Night portrait mode.
Image Sensor
4.0 megapixel CCD sensor
Sensitivity
ISO: Auto, or Selectable from 80 to 400
Lens
Optical: 3X Zoom Nikkor; F-7.7-23.4mm (35mm equivalent 35 - 105mm)
Digital Zoom: 4x
Aperture
F/2.8 (Wide), F/4.9(Telephoto)
Shutter Speed
4 seconds - 1/2000th of a second
Burst Rate
1fps, Multi-shot 16
Flash
Built-in Speedlight
Flash Range: (Wide) 0.9 - 12.5 feet, (Telephoto) 0.9 - 9.5 feet
Modes: Auto, Red-eye reduction by Pre-flash; Red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash, Flash cancel and Slow sync
White Balance
Auto with TTL control, 7-mode manual, Pre-set white balance
Exposure Modes
256 segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Shooting Modes
15 Scene Modes, Auto, Scene Assistance, Portait, Lanscape, Night Portrait, Sports, Movie mode
Movie mode
Quicktime with audio
Self Timer
3 or 10 second duration
Video Output
A/V out (PAL / NTSC)
Viewfinder
Optical: Real-image zoom viewfinder, frame coverage approximately 75%
LCD
1.5 inch, 110,000 pixel TFT color display
File Formats
JPEG
Movie (Quicktime Motion JPEG)
Storage Media
Internal memory: 12MB
External memory: SD memory card
Power Supply
(1) EN-EL1 Rechargeable Lithium or (1) 2CR5 Lithium Battery
AC Adapter or Charger
Computer Connectivity
USB or Card Reader
Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Mac: OS 10.0, 10.1, 10.2
Dimensions (WxHxD)
3.5 x 2 x 1.4 inches.
88 x 60 x 37 mm
Weight (Excluding Battery)
5.5 oz
171g
Other Features
The Coolpix 4200 achieves rapid power-up and swift, precise autofocus, which allows photo opportunities to be seized at any time. It also offers high-speed continuous shooting too, allowing the user to capture fast action as it happens. Additionally, the Coolpix 4200 has an easy-to-see menu, which allows the user to select desired settings and functions in minimal time, with minimal effort.
