Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs Nikon Coolpix AW130

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix AW100 and the Nikon Coolpix AW130, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 was introduced in August 2011 and Nikon Coolpix AW130 was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 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

      Nikon Coolpix AW130 Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix AW100
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix AW130
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix AW130.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      •   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
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon AW100
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix AW100 over Nikon Coolpix AW130.

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs Nikon Coolpix AW130
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 120 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.8 vs f/4.9
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs
      Lighter 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz) vs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)

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      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

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon SX740 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G15
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix AW130

      Nikon AW130
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix AW130 over Nikon Coolpix AW100.

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs Nikon Coolpix AW130
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.9 vs f/2.8
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 7.0 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix AW130.

      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

      Ricoh GR Digital IV
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.0 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z9
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Casio EX-FS10
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      1/2.3-inch

      9.10 MP

      Canon A4000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW130
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro
        Built-in GPS
        Environmental Sealing
        Light178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW130
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        High Native ISO125125
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix AW130 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively.

      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. Nikon Coolpix AW130 features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix AW130 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS

      Cameras have 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.


      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix AW130

      Nikon Coolpix AW130 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix AW100 has an HDMI and Nikon Coolpix AW130 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix AW130 come with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 370 shots on Nikon Coolpix AW130.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 has a single SD /SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix AW130 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix AW100, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix AW130. Nikon Coolpix AW100 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix AW130 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix AW130..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 body has dimensions of 110 x 65 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 0.91") and Nikon Coolpix AW130 body has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06"). Nikon Coolpix AW100 weighs 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz) and Nikon Coolpix AW130 weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

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      65 mm

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      66 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix AW130

      Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix AW130 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      POOR
      41
      •   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
      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      POOR
      48
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix AW130 and give them scores of 49 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      BAD
      32
      •   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
      POOR
      46
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      POOR
      46
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      GOOD
      80
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      77
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix AW100

      Nikon Coolpix AW130

      GOOD
      83
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 178 g (0.39 lb / 6.28 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 370 shots


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