Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16MP Compact Waterproof Digital Camera - Black
• 5x optical zoom 28-140mm • 3" LCD display • 1920 x 1,080 Full HD video & stereo sound • GPS & elecetronic compass • Waterproof, shockproof & freezeproof • Up to ISO 3200 • Tripod socket
NIVO#: 29640Mnf.#: VMA891E1
Line: COOLPIX AW100Model: AW100
Warranty: 2 years
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Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16MP Compact Waterproof Digital Camera

Grab a rugged, waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof COOLPIX AW100 with 5x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens and 16-MP CMOS sensor to record action photos and Full HD (1080p) movies. Life on the road deserves GPS + Elecetronic compass, so the COOLPIX AW100 has these too.

Features

The rush lasts a moment, the pictures last a lifetime.

You live to be “in the moment,” so anything that brings back the rush is worth it. The Nikon COOLPIX AW100 is waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof, so you can take it on all of your extreme adventures. It packs a 5x Zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens and a 16.0-MP CMOS sensor to record low-light and fast-action photos and Full HD (1080p) movies. Life on the road deserves GPS + Electronic compass, so the AW100 has these too. Add a 3-inch monitor, our new Action Control for easily adjusting settings when wearing gloves plus a range of in-camera special effects, and you've got a camera as rugged as you. Start saving those action-packed memories—every view and heartbeat.

Ready for extreme adventures Waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof

The AW100 can handle all that Mother Nature can throw at it. Take it diving to depths of up to 33-feet. Shoot at temperatures as cold as 14° F. And don't sweat drops of up to five feet. Whether it's in your hand, mounted to a surfboard, clipped on a backpack or attached to a scuba tank, every twist, splash, dive and crash can be recorded in both still and Full HD (1080p) movies. Plus, Nikon's new Action Control brings fast and easy operation to gloved hands. The AW100 lets you capture every thrilling moment from inside the action—not the sidelines.

Shoot in extreme low light 16.0 MP CMOS sensor

Adventure doesn't always happen during perfect photo-taking conditions. Imagine sharp images produced 33-feet underwater, photos and movies captured while you explore a dark cave, or snapshots nabbed during that last run just as the sun was setting. What does it take to get these and more? A 16.0 MP CMOS sensor that blazes through low light, fast action and challenging shooting conditions to capture high-impact photos with exceptional image quality and low noise. Shoot three shots in about one second using one-touch control for Full HD (1080p) movies and ensure not a single moment of your action-packed lifestyle is missed.

Star in your own viral movies Full HD (1080p) movies with stereo sound

Don't just share some photos with friends, put them inside the action with you. Imagine reliving the downhill snowboarding rush, the incredible view as you hang glide down a 4,000-foot peak or showing your friends exactly what it was like to ”shoot the tube” in Hawaii. Attach the AW100 to your gear, and with a single touch of the control you're creating an in-the-action Full HD (1080p) movie with stereo sound. You'll capture all of life's adventures from a whole new perspective—your own.

See where you’re going, mark where you’ve been Built-in GPS, mapping and Electronic compass

Imagine you and a friend are white water rafting down an unfamiliar route. The AW100's rugged waterproof build can take the pounding action while you record photos and movies of this incredible adventure. Use the built-in GPS to track progress with Nikon View NX2 software, NIkon's myPicturetown® photo sharing site or Google Earth™. A built-in map lets you view your path, and the Electronic compass is an extra safety measure that can even help you ascertain which branch to take if there's a fork in the stream. Your geo-tagged photo travelogue will give you bragging rights as you share the adventure with your friends.

Creative control even in gloves A handy Action Control feature

More creativity at your fingertips—even if your fingertips are enclosed in ski gloves! The AW100's handy Action Control feature makes it easy to adjust specific camera settings. Wrapped up in the action with no time to change settings? The AW100 automatically adjusts camera settings. And if you're looking to add creativity, select in-camera effects such as black and white, or selective color. There's even an underwater mode to keep images colorful and properly exposed.

Steady even when you’re not

Five advanced VR image stabilizing features automatically reduce the streaky images associated with shaky cameras.

Sharper objects in motion

To ward off motion blur, the AW100's motion detector automatically tracks moving subjects and adjusts the camera's settings to keep them in focus.

At home in any setting

The AW100 has 20 Scene Modes to match your setting, or simply let Easy Auto Mode determine the ideal setting for great photos every time.

Mind-blowing action sequences

The AW100 lets you take a blazing three shots in about one second at full resolution, ensuring you'll never miss a moment of action.
Specification top
General
Model
AW100
Color
Black
Type
Compact
 
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
16 megapixels
Sensor Type
1/2.3" CMOS
ISO Sensitivity
125 - 3200
 
Display
LCD Size
3 inch
LCD Resolution
460,000 pixels
Touch Screen
-
Swivel Screen
-
 
Lens
Optical Zoom (x)
5x
Digital Zoom (x)
4x
Focal Length
28 - 140 mm
Aperture @ Wide
f/3.9
Aperture @ Telephoto
f/4.8
 
Image Recording
Max Resolution (H)
4,608
Max Resolution (V)
3,456
File Format
JPEG
 
Movie Recording
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
Frames Per Second (FPS)
30
Sound Recording
Stereo
File Format
AAC stereo
H.264
WAV
MPEG4
 
Manual Controls
Manual Focus
Yes
Manual Exposure
-
Manual White Balance
Yes
 
Other Features
Image Stabilization
Lens shift VR
Print Compliance
DCF
EXIF 2.3
DPOF
Waterproof
Yes
 
Interfaces
Digital Interface
HDMI
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 
A/V Output
NTSC/PAL
 
Storage
Included Memory Card
Yes
Memory Card Type
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
Secure Digital (SD) 
Memory Card Capacity
<not specified>
Internal Memory
83 MB
 
Power
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
178 grams
Width
110 mm
Height
65 mm
Depth
23 mm
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (417)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
Expert score (24)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.7/10
User score (393)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.1/10
 
Design (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
Value for money (11)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.9/10
Features (9)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.8/10
Ease of use (8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.3/10
Performance (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
Picture quality (11)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.6/10
Display (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.4/10
PROS• good image quality • waterproof • easy to use • durable • lightweight
Expert Reviews
What Digital Camera
22 February 2012
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Review
Rock climbing, snorkelling, skiing, running or walking in all weathers; Nikon's Coolpix AW100 is the companies entry into a growing camera market segment that is aimed at the more outdoorsy type of snapper; it looks a very capable camera too. Read more ...
PROSFeature rich, Waterproof, Freeze proof and shockproof, Filter adapter, Good image quality
CONSExpensive, Power usage (particularly with GPS switched on), Image Noise
8.6/10
Digital Camera Review
30 December 2011
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Review: Coolpix Gets Tough
The Nikon AW100 has all of the right rugged functionalities, but comes up somewhat short on image quality with lots of noise at mid-to-high ISO. Read more ...
PROSFun and useful motion-based controls, Rugged and waterproof, Good image stabilization
CONSPricey, Poor battery life, Noise at ISO 400
7.0/10
DigitalCameraInfo.com
28 November 2011
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. Read more ...
PROSSharp, impressive lens, Strong durability features, GPS that actually works
CONSSome noisy, artifacted shots , even at low ISO
8.0/10
User Reviews
reviews.costco.com
20 April 2012
Nikon Coolpix AW100
I give this product 2 stars. It's description is suppose to be waterproof, shockproof, and freeze-proof as the highlights. Unfortunately, I could not test any of those highlights because it could no longer take pictures after day 5 of purchasing the camera. Read more ...
PROSpanorama shot video stability
CONSquality of photos did not last long
4.0/10
Bestbuy
3 February 2012
I like the features not the camera
Lets go over all the review scales. EASE OF USE I'm a Canon guy and always will be. I really dislike the buttons, menus, auto everything, and no real manual control. Keep in mind all my other cameras are Canon. Canon seems to give the user more freedom to run the camera as they like. Read more ...
PROSGPS, Rugged, Bright Flash, One Button Video Recording
CONSGSP runs when camera is off (see manual), Nikon Camera OS is not for me, Plastic body not rugged, Full Auto is useless
6.0/10
Newegg
10 December 2011
Good tough camera needing software update
The buttons on the back of the camera all have pictures and labels for what they do, but the ink used by nikon does not appear to water proof (perhaps for the ocean). The green color was the first to start to wash off. Other labels are still there but several are fading. Read more ...
PROSI purchased this phone so that I could both take pictures above ground as well as underwater pictures. I took the phone out on a 10 day vacation and took over 800 pictures
CONSThe camera does have many limitations. When taking pictures, the time between pictures was much slower than my older point and shoot camera. Quite long. I was unhappy with the time used to transfer the picture to the SD card. I was using a class 10 card, so I expected this to be better.
8.0/10