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.
Users
(84%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
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.
Rugged design
Comfortable to use
Geo-tagging
Functional design
Great screen
Included GPS
Strong Video and Audio handling
Action control is useful. GPS updates with zero fuss. Great-quality HD video for a camera in this class
The editors didn't like
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
Sometimes struggled with exposure
Video mode not great
LCD hard to see when outdoors
Its weatherproof attitude has limits
Lacks panoramic shooting modes
Very limited exposure control. Image detail falters at mid- to high-ISO levels
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 ...
Abstract: At the rear the 3in, 460k-dot screen is accompanied by a neat arrangement of weather-sealed controls, and tapping the Scene button gives you access to a variety of automatic modes that include 19 Scene modes and six picture effects (Soft, Nostalgic Sepia...
The CoolPix AW100 is a bit of a disappointment, especially given the high standards one usually expects from Nikon. Although its build quality and all-weather credentials are up to the expected standard, its performance is adequate and its autofocus syst...
Tough enough to take anywhere, Uncomplicated and easy to use, Delivers excellent image quality outdoors, Slow-motion video capture and Panoramic modes
Buttons a bit small and tightly clustered, Auto White Balance easily fooled under artificial lighting
The AW100 isn't designed to be complicated, rather it's deliberately designed to be easy to use. While the simplified and streamlined menus certainly help out in this respect we did find the buttons on the back of the camera to be a bit too small and clos...
Image noise, controls can be a little fiddly, action button controls could be better
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 produces reasonable results and packs in many features, but it does struggle with highlights. The easy access controls could be better designed and this camera does sit towards the top end in terms of price....
Waterproof (10 m), shockproof (1.5 m) and coldproof (10°C), Responsive (autofocus, startup), Easy to use, GPS works faster than in most cameras (except in builtup areas)
Picture quality could be better, especially from 800 ISO upwards, Sound quality in video mode, Videos are underexposed when filmed indoors
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a compact water- and weather-proof snapper aimed at divers, hikers and outdoor types in general. However, the lens and sensitivity are slightly disappointing, which ultimately makes us prefer rivals like the Panasonic FT3. ...
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 mos...
Abstract: The AW100 from Nikon is the latest rugged compact to hit the shelves and sports a slim and slender design thats only 23mm thick. With a back-illuminated 16Mp CMOS sensor producing 4608x3456 pixels and a 5x optical zoom equivalent to 28-140mm in ...
