Nikon Coolpix AW100

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix AWxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix AWxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Nikon AW130
    Compare
    		February
    2015    		 16.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon AW120
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    		February
    2014    		 16.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
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    		July
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    614k dot
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    2011    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix AW130 vs Coolpix AW120 vs Coolpix AW110 vs Coolpix AW100.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix AW100.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Successor

    In 2013 Nikon Coolpix AW100 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix AW110. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon Coolpix AW100 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix AW110 vs Nikon Coolpix AW100
    Center Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Image Stabilization vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 460k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix AW110 vs Nikon Coolpix AW100
    Lower Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
    Heavier 193 g (0.43 lb / 6.81 oz) vs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs Coolpix AW110.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix AW100.

    Nikon AW130
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Nikon AW120
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Nikon AW110
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Leica X (Typ 113)
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    APS-C

    16.2 MP

    Canon SX740 HS
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.3 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Kodak Z950
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon G15
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    1/1.7-inch

    12.1 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 83 MB internal storage and a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix AW100's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 has dimensions of 110 x 65 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 0.91"). It weighs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    110 mm (4.33")

    65 mm (2.56")

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    65 mm (2.56")

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    23 mm (0.91")

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    Nikon Coolpix AW100 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix AW100 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix AW100 gets a score of 41 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    POOR
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    Nikon Coolpix AW100 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix AW100 gets a score of 85 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix AW100 gets a score of 92 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)

    Nikon Coolpix AW100 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix AW100 and give score of 49 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix AW100 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    BAD
    32

    We give Nikon Coolpix AW100 a score of 32 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix AW100 a score of 14 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix AW100 a score of 46 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    53

    We give Nikon Coolpix AW100 a score of 53 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Nikon Coolpix AW100 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix AW100 a score of 83 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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