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November 2011
(73%)
85 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 has good rugged specifications for its price and solid GPS performance. The camera is also fairly easy to use out of the box
Fun and useful motion controls
Rugged and waterproof
Good image stabilization
Sharp photos
Waterproof to 33 feet
Shockproof to 5 feet
Full HD movies
Action button
Fast performance
Feature rich
Freeze proof and shockproof
Filter adapter
Good image quality.
The editors didn't like
Complicated menus
Waterproofness needs to be serviced yearly
Poor zoom performance when in video mode
The image quality isn't up to par with other cameras in our comparison
Buttons are hard to press
Lens has soft corners that extend fairly far in toward center
Both wide and telephoto
Lower contrast at telephoto (not unusual
Though)
Lens is a little dim (starts at f/3.9)
Moderate chromatic aberration in some shots
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Controls very small
Some buttons failed to function at depth
Feature set somewhat playful for a tough outdoor camera
Only one underwater still setting
No underwater video setting
No underwater manual white balance or adjustments
No optional deepwate
Visible noise at all ISO settings
Overexposes often
Strong edge softness
Slow lens on wideend
Below average image stabilization
Display not exposurepriority
Impossible to setup video framing
One second video recording delay
No manual setting
No RAW
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Mike Mackenzie
The AW100's slow lens requires more use of high ISO settings or slow shutter speeds. Its controls feel spongy and occasionally unresponsive due to the waterproofing and the body's somewhat slippery
Published: 2011-10-27, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The sensible zoom range means that images are sharp at both focal length extremes. Exposure is consistently accurate. The GPS works well. Movie mode is outstanding and the 120 page instruction manual is clear and comprehensive.
We do have a question about the useability, in extreme situations, of a camera with such small buttons. Nikon is no different from other cameras in the indestructible category
The Nikon goes up to the top of desirable indesctructibles, alongside the Canon Powershot D10 and Panasonic FT10. We took the camera to the Zoo, shooting in harsh contrasty light and were pleased with the auto exposure and the detail preserved in extreme...
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Published: 2012-03-18, Author: Zara , review by: pcworld.co.nz
while this is a camera of limited flexibility, and with some weaknesses in shooting capabilities, it's also a great little starter camera for someone wanting a gadget that can survive the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (or a school backpack).Jo...
Abstract: At the rear the 3in, 460k-dot screen is accompanied by a neat arrangement of weather-sealed controls, and tapping the Scene button gives you access to a variety of automatic modes that include 19 Scene modes and six picture effects (Soft, Nostalgic Sepia...
The CoolPix AW100 is a bit of a disappointment, especially given the high standards one usually expects from Nikon. Although its build quality and all-weather credentials are up to the expected standard, its performance is adequate and its autofocus syst...
Tough enough to take anywhere, Uncomplicated and easy to use, Delivers excellent image quality outdoors, Slow-motion video capture and Panoramic modes
Buttons a bit small and tightly clustered, Auto White Balance easily fooled under artificial lighting
The AW100 isn't designed to be complicated, rather it's deliberately designed to be easy to use. While the simplified and streamlined menus certainly help out in this respect we did find the buttons on the back of the camera to be a bit too small and clos...
Image noise, controls can be a little fiddly, action button controls could be better
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 produces reasonable results and packs in many features, but it does struggle with highlights. The easy access controls could be better designed and this camera does sit towards the top end in terms of price....
Waterproof (10 m), shockproof (1.5 m) and coldproof (10°C), Responsive (autofocus, startup), Easy to use, GPS works faster than in most cameras (except in builtup areas)
Picture quality could be better, especially from 800 ISO upwards, Sound quality in video mode, Videos are underexposed when filmed indoors
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a compact water- and weather-proof snapper aimed at divers, hikers and outdoor types in general. However, the lens and sensitivity are slightly disappointing, which ultimately makes us prefer rivals like the Panasonic FT3. ...
Consider the Nikon AW100 if you're an outdoors type that can make use of the camera's rugged design. It's waterproof and shockproof, yet it doesn't really compromise when it comes to usability. It's picture quality is also clear and vibrant for the mos...
