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
(73%)
85 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Fun and useful motion controls, Rugged and waterproof, Good image stabilization
Pricey, Poor battery life, Noise at ISO 400
For those leading an adventurous life wishing to record it using a camera that can keep up as well as hold up, the Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a fine choice. What it is lacking in the noise-to-signal department, in somewhat flat colors and battery retention ...
Abstract: Sgt. Perlman of the TechnoBuffalo Rugged Device Boot Camp signing in with with a review of the Nikon Coolpix AW100. This little nancy has a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, which gave it an extra bite over Nikon's entry-level CCD chips. The little orange crush a...
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a rugged point-and-shoot camera that, while a bit on the pricey side, captures sharp images and can take quite a beating without a hiccup. ...
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....
