Nikon Coolpix AW100

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 28 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

14
Average:

6
Bad:

5

Pros:

Solid build.
Great LCD screen.
Lightweight and small.

Cons:

No manual setting.
No RAW.

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Last revision on August 20, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Solid build
Great LCD screen
Lightweight and small
Quick between shots
GPS does not waste power
Higher ISO photos are clear
Good battery life
Vibration reduction works really well
Waterproof, Freeze proof and shockproof
Filter adapter
Rugged good looks
Easy to use camera, Good image quality
Fast GPS tracking

Reviewers Didn't Like

No manual setting
No RAW
Must master scene modes
Complicated menus
Waterproofness needs to be serviced yearly
Poor zoom performance when in video mode
Expensive
Power usage (particularly with GPS switched on)
Image Noise
Action button doesn't work

Expert reviews and ratings

The AW100 was Nikon's first all-weather camera and the AW110 proves to be a steady upgrade, adding Wi-Fi to its wide set of features and almost doubling its waterproofness to 18m. Image quality is good and the images are less noisy than the...

By ePHOTOzine on May 09, 2013

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...

By IT Pro Portal on September 30, 2012

The rugged Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a fine choice for shallow water or dry land adventures -- just make sure you have plenty of...

By cnet on July 03, 2012

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...

By Pocket-lint on May 22, 2012

Compact Adventure Camera The Nikon Coolpix AW100 represents the company’s initial offering in the rugged compact camera market. As youd expect from a camera in this category, it’s waterproof to 33′, shockproof to 5′, freezeproof...

By Layers Magazine on May 03, 2012

The Nikon AW100 is a fairly straightforward point-and-shoot camera, with the distinction of being waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof. It also features a GPS with inbuilt maps so that you can geotag photos.It has a distinctive look, with shiny...

By PCWorld New Zealand on March 18, 2012

Video Review: The Nikon AW100 CoolPix digital camera offers 16 megapixel, a built in GPS, waterproof features and is also shock resistant. Matt Mira joins Kevin Pereira to review the digital camera for its official Seals of...

By G4tv.com on February 29, 2012

In its blurb for the AW100, Nikon says the AW100 is ìBuilt to capture the action on land or in the water, the Coolpix AW100 is as ready for an adventure as you areî. Okay, the marketing spiel over with, the AW100 still does look a promising package,...

By What Digital Camera on February 02, 2012

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....

By DigitalVersus on January 24, 2012

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...

By HardwareZone.com on January 16, 2012

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