Rating 3.8 72 reviews
Manufacturer: Nikon
Neocamera
14 years ago

Nikon Coolpix AW100

As Nikon's first everything-proof camera the AW100 enters boldly with a body that is waterproof down to 10m, shockproof to 1.5m and freezeproof to -10C. Plus, this ultra-compact packs a built-in GPS, digital compass, world map and a 5X wide-angle optical zoom lens with image stabilization.
Pros:
  • Great automatic white balance
  • Nicely saturated colors
  • Extremely low distortion
  • Fine-stepped zoom
  • Speedy GPS
  • compass and world map
  • Above average autofocus speed
  • Fast power on and off times
  • Excellent rugged and waterproof construction
Cons:
  • Visible noise at all ISO settings
  • Over-exposes often
  • Strong edge softness
  • Slow lens on wide-end
  • Below average image stabilization
  • Display not exposure-priority
  • Impossible to setup video framing
  • One second video recording delay
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ePHOTOzine
14 years ago

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Digital Camera Review

The Coolpix AW100 is remarkably good for Nikon's first venture into the rugged camera market. Its main strength is its range of features. Not only is is waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof, it comes with built-in GPS, full 1080p HD video recording and much more.
Pros:
  • Feature packed
  • Waterproof
  • freezeproof and shockproof
  • Unique
  • Plenty of ways to be creative
  • Good image quality
Cons:
  • One of the more expensive rugged cameras
  • Noise at lowest ISO setting
Read more on ePHOTOzine
epinions.com
14 years ago

Great Camera But Very Overkill

I'm an avid photographer and prefer to keep a camera handy at all times.When I don't feel like luggi
Pros:
  • Waterproof! Shockproof! Freezeproof! Very nice pictures
  • even underwater
Cons:
  • So many features that I can&#39
  • t remember them all.
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DPexpert
14 years ago

[REVIEW-NIKON AW100 compact]

This is Nikon's entry into the indestructible compact category. The 16 megapixel camera is waterproof to ten metres, able to withstand the shock of a 1.5 metre drop and will operate down to -10° C. The 28–140mm (film equivalent) lens is enclosed in the body.
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Imaging Resource
14 years ago

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Cons : Buttons are hard to press; Corners are soft; Flash overwhelms close up; Frustrating controls; Worse than average print quality.
Pros:
  • Appealing design
  • Waterproof
  • shockproof and freezeproof
  • Large
  • textured shutter button
  • Very little geometric distortion
  • Close macro shooting
  • Accurate viewfinder
  • Fairly high resolution
  • Fast startup time
  • Full-autofocus shutter lag is fast
  • Good shot-to-shot cycle time
  • Good autofocus in low
Cons:
  • 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
  • Flash overwhelms in close quarters
  • Tricky menu
Read more on Imaging Resource
review.goodgearguide.com.au
14 years ago

A waterproof and shockproof camera that's fun and comfortable to use

Nikon's ruggedised, 'all weather' AW100 camera is lots of fun to use no matter the weather or your environment. It's waterproof to 10m, drop-proof from 1.5m and it also has a built-in GPS and world map so that the coordinates of your photos are recorded.
Pros:
  • Rugged design
  • Comfortable to use
  • Geo-tagging
Cons:
  • Sometimes struggled with exposure
  • Video mode not great
  • LCD hard to see when outdoors
Read more on review.goodgearguide.com.au
TechRadar UK
14 years ago

Nikon Coolpix AW100 review

The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is the first camera in the new Coolpix All Weather line. It's a rugged compact that's waterproof down to 10 metres for up to one hour, shockproof to a drop of 1.5 metres and freeze-proof for temperatures as low as -10C.
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CNET
14 years ago

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Even though the AW100 is Nikon's first attempt at a rugged compact camera, it doesn't show. The AW100 is easy to use, and has a range of features well suited to action adventurers and everyday photographers.
Pros:
  • Action control is useful
  • GPS updates with zero fuss
  • Great-quality HD video for a camera in this class
Cons:
  • Very limited exposure control
  • Image detail falters at mid- to high-ISO levels
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Photography BLOG
14 years ago

Nikon Coolpix AW100

The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a new waterproof, shock-proof, cold-resistant compact digital camera. The AW100 is Nikon's first foray into the weather-proof camera market and is is waterproof to 10 meters, shock-proof to 1.5 meters, and freezeproof to as low as -10°C (14°F).
Read more on Photography BLOG
DigitalCameraInfo.com
14 years ago

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Digital Camera Review

It's been a great year for ruggedized cameras and we see Nikon's AW100 as the capstone. Many of the features and technologies found throughout various companies' many toughcam offerings have been brought together and–not quite perfected–but certainly advanced by the AW100.
Pros:
  • Sharp
  • impressive lens
  • Strong durability features
  • GPS that actually works
Cons:
  • Some noisy
  • artifacted shots
  • even at low ISO
Read more on DigitalCameraInfo.com
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