Specifications#
- Brand
- Nikon
- Model
- Coolpix 4200
- Also known as
- E4200, NIKON E4200
- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor size
- 7.2 × 5.3 mm (1/1.7" sensor)
- Crop factor
- 4.86×
Specifications merged from Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 4.86 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 19 mm | 83.8° | 66.7° | 96.1° |
| 4.5 mm | 22 mm | 77.2° | 60.7° | 89.4° |
| 5 mm | 24 mm | 71.4° | 55.6° | 83.4° |
| 6 mm | 29 mm | 61.8° | 47.4° | 73.2° |
| 8 mm | 39 mm | 48.3° | 36.5° | 58.2° |
| 10 mm | 49 mm | 39.5° | 29.5° | 48.0° |
| 12 mm | 58 mm | 33.3° | 24.8° | 40.7° |
| 15 mm | 73 mm | 26.9° | 19.9° | 33.1° |
| 20 mm | 97 mm | 20.4° | 15.0° | 25.1° |
| 25 mm | 121 mm | 16.3° | 12.0° | 20.2° |
| 30 mm | 146 mm | 13.6° | 10.0° | 16.9° |
| 40 mm | 194 mm | 10.3° | 7.5° | 12.7° |
| 50 mm | 243 mm | 8.2° | 6.0° | 10.2° |
| 70 mm | 340 mm | 5.9° | 4.3° | 7.3° |
| 100 mm | 486 mm | 4.1° | 3.0° | 5.1° |
| 150 mm | 729 mm | 2.7° | 2.0° | 3.4° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 6.2 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | f/2 | 44.9 cm | 3.76 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.30 m |
| 4 mm | f/2.8 | 75.2 cm | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 92.9 cm |
| 4 mm | f/4 | 1.85 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 65.2 cm |
| 4 mm | f/8 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 32.8 cm |
| 9 mm | f/2 | 7.5 cm | 30.9 cm | 1.34 m | 3.46 m | 18.1 m | ∞ | 6.57 m |
| 9 mm | f/2.8 | 10.6 cm | 44.3 cm | 2.07 m | 6.47 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.69 m |
| 9 mm | f/4 | 15.3 cm | 66.5 cm | 3.85 m | 32.6 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.29 m |
| 9 mm | f/8 | 32.9 cm | 1.90 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.65 m |
| 15 mm | f/2 | 2.7 cm | 10.8 cm | 44.1 cm | 1.01 m | 2.96 m | 15.7 m | 18.2 m |
| 15 mm | f/2.8 | 3.7 cm | 15.2 cm | 62.5 cm | 1.45 m | 4.49 m | 37.3 m | 13.0 m |
| 15 mm | f/4 | 5.3 cm | 21.9 cm | 91.5 cm | 2.20 m | 7.81 m | ∞ | 9.12 m |
| 15 mm | f/8 | 10.8 cm | 45.4 cm | 2.15 m | 6.89 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.57 m |
| 25 mm | f/2 | 0.9 cm | 3.9 cm | 15.6 cm | 35.4 cm | 99.3 cm | 4.10 m | 50.6 m |
| 25 mm | f/2.8 | 1.3 cm | 5.4 cm | 21.9 cm | 49.7 cm | 1.40 m | 5.97 m | 36.2 m |
| 25 mm | f/4 | 1.9 cm | 7.7 cm | 31.4 cm | 71.5 cm | 2.05 m | 9.34 m | 25.3 m |
| 25 mm | f/8 | 3.8 cm | 15.5 cm | 64.0 cm | 1.49 m | 4.65 m | 41.7 m | 12.7 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors. (NPF needs a known resolution and is omitted here.)
| Focal length | 500 rule |
|---|---|
| 4 mm (19 mm eq.) | 25.7 s |
| 5 mm (24 mm eq.) | 20.6 s |
| 6 mm (29 mm eq.) | 17.2 s |
| 7 mm (34 mm eq.) | 14.7 s |
| 10 mm (49 mm eq.) | 10.3 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 10 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 21 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 41 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Nikon Coolpix 4200 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 4.86.
Similar cameras#
Other 1/1.7" cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Nikon Coolpix 4200?
The Nikon Coolpix 4200 has a crop factor of 4.86× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 8.9 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Nikon Coolpix 4200 sensor?
7.2 × 5.3 mm (1/1.7"), an area of 38 mm² — 4% of full frame.
Is the Nikon Coolpix 4200 full frame?
No — its sensor is 1/1.7", which is 22.8× smaller in area than full frame.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Nikon Coolpix 4200?
With a 5 mm lens (24 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 21 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikidata Q3341743 — CC0
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources