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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
Abstract: The AW100 from Nikon is the latest rugged compact to hit the shelves and sports a slim and slender design thats only 23mm thick. With a back-illuminated 16Mp CMOS sensor producing 4608x3456 pixels and a 5x optical zoom equivalent to 28-140mm in ...
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Published: 2011-11-28, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: Nikon's Coolpix AW100 is the company's response to a few excellent toughcams released this year, specifically the Sony TX10, Panasonic TS3, and the Pentax Optio WG-1. Nikon's model is distinguished by an integrated GPS transceiver, paired with detailed in...
Published: 2011-11-28, Author: Christopher , review by: reviewed.com
Abstract: 2011 has been a big year for rugged cameras and Nikon aims to best them all with its new Coolpix AW100. Depending on what kind of adventurer you are, Nikon may have succeeded. The Coolpix AW100 distinguishes itself with an integrated GPS transceiver and d...
Packed with features, Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, GPS geo-tagging and digital compass, Action control, 1080p movies and creative movie options
Relatively expensive, Choppy pictures at highest ISO settings, Fairly slow zoom, Plastic controls can feel cheap, Lack of manual controls
ForPacked with featuresWaterproof, shockproof, freezeproofGPS geo-tagging and digital compassAction control1080p movies and creative movie options...
Abstract: The is Nikon's first 'rugged' camera designed for those who lead an adventurous life and need a camera that will suitably do them proud. Waterproof to an impressive 10m the Nikon is truly waterproof, none of this 'splashproof' malarky, shockproof f...
Abstract: Tough, waterproof point-and-shoot cameras are supposed to be awesome. Small enough to fit in your pocket. Submersible to depths of 40 feet. Able to survive drops from heights above a man's head.We put four of these cameras through gadget hell to determine...
If you are looking for rough & tough camera where you can take fast snapshot, video recording & shooting with HD resolution quality, Nikon Coolpix AW100 will be good one which has cost only 16,950 INR. However, it has robust in design, still looks simple ...
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is available in India at a street price of Rs.15,000. The camera has some really amazing features and looks pretty stylish as well, especially for a rugged camera. It is quite slim, too, as far as compact cameras, in general, ar...
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 marries rugged good looks with good image quality. As with most rugged cameras, you have to work within trade-offs, the stronger zoom toggle offers less finesse than a standard compact camera's zoom nub, but it's sturdier. There ar...
