This is a Nikon Digital Camera guide to digital photography
This manual covers safety precautions, battery handling, and basic setup for the Nikon COOLPIX4200 digital camera. It explains how to insert batteries and memory cards, navigate menus, and adjust basic camera settings.
Detailed sections describe shooting modes, flash usage, movie recording, playback functions, and technical specifications. The guide also includes troubleshooting tips and information on accessories and firmware updates.
| Effective pixels | 4.0 million |
|---|---|
| Sensor type | 1/1.8" high‑density CCD |
| Image size (max) | 2,272×1,704 |
| Lens | 3× Zoom Nikkor, 7.8‑23.4 mm (38‑114 mm equiv.) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8‑f/4.9 |
| Digital zoom | 4× |
| Autofocus type | Contrast‑detect TTL AF |
| Focus range | 30 cm to infinity (macro 4 cm) |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.31‑0.77× |
The camera has 4.0 million effective pixels.
It uses the rechargeable Nikon EN‑EL5 lithium‑ion battery.
Only Nikon‑branded accessories are recommended; using non‑Nikon accessories could damage the camera and void the warranty.
The camera provides up to 4× digital zoom.