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Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix AW100, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Aug. 24, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.0 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
1.4 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix AW110, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix AW110

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix AW110, made by Nikon, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on July 5, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
1.8 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.1 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.9 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.3 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix AW100, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix AW100

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix AW120, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix AW120

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

EN-EL12

The battery of this camera can last up to 250 shots per charge with the included EN-EL12 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Af center
No
Yes
Af continuous
No
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Yes
Af live view
No
No
Af multi area
No
No
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
No
No
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - 9

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
HDMI
Yes
No
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
Yes
Multi segment
No
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
No
Yes

General

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
AKA - -
announced Aug. 24, 2011 July 5, 2013
Body type Compact Compact
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $95.90 $169.99
model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Predecessor model Nikon Coolpix AW100
Successor model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Nikon Coolpix AW120

Lense

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
Yes
Macro focus range n/a 1cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
GPS Built-in Built-in
Self-timer n/a n/a
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
No
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
No
No
External flash
No
No
Flash modes n/a n/a
Flash range n/a 5.20 m
Image stabilization
No
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
No
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps 8.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Minimum shutter speed 4 4
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Battery life 0 shots 250 shots
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
Yes
Yes
Environmental sealing
Yes
Yes
Freeze proof
Yes
Yes
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm 110 x 65 x 25mm
Shock proof
Yes
Yes
Water proof
Yes
Yes
Weight 178 grs 193 grs

Screen

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 460 614
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 16 16
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080

Viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder