Nikon announces Three new Nikon compact camera that can shoot 4k video

Nikon DL 24-85The more consumer-friendly of the bunch, the Nikon DL 24-85 offers the same 1-inch BSI CMOS sensor and image processing power as the other cameras in the new DL lineup, with almost identical non-lens specifications. Each camera model features a manual focus ring around the lens.

While Sony has steadily rolled out four Sony RX100 models in as many years, Nikon has just announced that three similarly equipped compact cameras will hit the market simultaneously this summer. Especially considering it's already has a premium fixed prime Coolpix A compact, and its own line of Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras use a one-inch sensor. All three cameras have "Dual Detect VR" to reduce the effects of camera shake.

The camera's lens also includes an f/1.8-2.8 aperture to produce natural bokeh in images.

First of all they each have the same 20.8-megapixel one-inch-type (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS sensor which is paired with Nikon's new Expeed 6A image processor. The camera's ISO range is 160-12,800, and there's no low-pass filter for improved rendering of details. In addition to the large sensor/compact body combo, they all have a reason to consider them ahead of Sony's cameras: Ridiculously fast autofocus systems and best-in-class continuous shooting modes.

The Hybrid AF system combines 105 phase-detect with 171 contrast-detect points which allows the camera to shoot at 20 fps with continuous autofocus.

Yesterday we reported that a leaked photo showed what looked like the upcoming Nikon DL compact camera. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi 3 and NFC remain available to help facilitate easy connection and sharing.

Nikon is no stranger to enthusiast compact cameras, having made ones such as the Coolpix P7800, with its 1/1.7-inch sensor (that's slightly larger than your average point-and-shoot), and the Coolpix A, which packs an APS-C-size sensor more typically found in a dSLR. The Nikon DL18-50, meanwhile, ships around the same time, but with a pricetag of US$850 or thereabouts. While its touchscreen monitor can be tilted, there's no built-in viewfinder, with photographers having the possibility of using the optional tilting DF-F1 EVF with 2,359k dots. The DL24-500 compromises on maximum aperture and size, and in the process shoehorns in a whopping 21x zoom lens which covers everything from a generous 24mm-equivalent wide-angle to an extremely powerful 500mm-equivalent telephoto. When doing this, the focus peaking option (which is available on all of the DL cameras) will be of particular use. As you'd expect, the DL18-50 and DL24-85 are pocketable; the DL24-500, not so much.

The wide 24-500-mm (equivalent) zoom range of the DL24-500 makes it well suited to shooting a variety of subjects from travel to wildlife or sports. The camera also features Dual Detect Optical vibration reduction, AF bracketing and a tilting touch Oled display.

Mason Resnick says, "Optically, Nikon poured everything they've got into the lens, which is complete with aspherical, ED and HRI glass elements to deliver optimal clarity and minimal distortion".

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