Testseek.com have collected 85 expert reviews of the Nikon Coolpix AW100 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Nikon Coolpix AW100.
November 2011
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85 Reviews
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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 ...
Looking much like a regular digital camera, the new Nikon Coolpix AW100 can withstand almost everything that life can throw at it, underwater, in the cold, from a moderate height, although it's not dust- or crush-proof like some rivals. The inclusion ...
Quality: average snapshot images.Why you'd buy the Nikon AMW100: you're out and about, wet and wild; the GPS function can be useful in your activities.Why you wouldn't buy the Nikon AW100: you may find the control buttons hard to locate when underwater.An...
Great automatic white balance, Nicely saturated colors, Extremely low distortion, Finestepped zoom, Speedy GPS, compass and world map, Above average autofocus speed, Fast power on and off times, Excellent rugged and waterproof construction, Neocamera
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
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 ...
Sometimes struggled with exposure, Video mode not great, LCD hard to see when outdoors
Consider the Nikon AW100 if you're an outdoors type that can make use of the camera's rugged design. It's waterproof and shockproof, yet it doesn't really compromise when it comes to usability. It's picture quality is also clear and vibrant for the most p...
Action control is useful. GPS updates with zero fuss. Great-quality HD video for a camera in this class
Very limited exposure control. Image detail falters at mid- to high-ISO levels
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....
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Published: 2011-10-27, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The sensible zoom range means that images are sharp at both focal length extremes. Exposure is consistently accurate. The GPS works well. Movie mode is outstanding and the 120 page instruction manual is clear and comprehensive.
We do have a question about the useability, in extreme situations, of a camera with such small buttons. Nikon is no different from other cameras in the indestructible category
The Nikon goes up to the top of desirable indesctructibles, alongside the Canon Powershot D10 and Panasonic FT10. We took the camera to the Zoo, shooting in harsh contrasty light and were pleased with the auto exposure and the detail preserved in extreme...
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Published: 2012-03-18, Author: Zara , review by: pcworld.co.nz
while this is a camera of limited flexibility, and with some weaknesses in shooting capabilities, it's also a great little starter camera for someone wanting a gadget that can survive the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (or a school backpack).Jo...
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...
