Nikon Coolpix AW100 Rugged Camera Review and Best Prices

Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video

Nikon COOLPIX AW100 is a rugged compact waterproof digital camera which has been released in August 2011. The AW100 can stand up to the rigorous expectations of those with an appetite for adventure who demand incredible image quality within a strong, durable body. This camera is the rugged compact camera for the adventure enthusiast who never slows down and needs a camera that delivers amazing images and stunning Full HD movies without a second thought. Nikon COOLPIX AW100 is one of the thinnest and lightest among true water-proof cameras at approximately 0.9-inches thin and 6.3 ounces light. In the case of the Nikon AW100, the environmental protection allows use underwater at depths of up to 33 feet, shock resistance capable of withstanding a drop of five feet, and freezeproofing suitable for use at temperatures as low as 14°F. Built-in GPS make this waterproof camera perfect for adventurer.

Nikon COOLPIX AW100 equipped with 16.0 effective megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type, backside illuminated CMOS image sensor, and an EXPEED C2 image processor. Backside-illuminated sensors place their circuitry on the rear (non-illuminated) side of the chip, leaving more space on the active side available for light-gathering, and thereby increasing sensitivity. The Nikon AW100′s 0.9-inch thick body includes a Nikkor ED-branded 5x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, offering everything from a useful 28mm-equivalent wide angle to a moderate 140mm telephoto. The rear panel of the Nikon AW100 offers up a 3.0-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of approximately 153,000 pixels (460,000 dots, with each pixel comprising adjacent red, green, and blue dots.).

Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Video

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Features Summary

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
5x optical zoom, NIKKOR ED glass l
Diving to depths of up to 33 feet, shoot at temperatures as cold as 14° F, and don’t sweat drops of up to 5 feet
One-touch control for Full HD (1080p) movies with stereo sound
Built-in GPS can track your progress with Nikon View NX2 software
Handy Action Control feature makes it easy to adjust specific camera settings
VR image stabilizing features automatically reduce the streaky images associated with shaky cameras
Motion detector automatically tracks moving subjects and adjusts the camera’s settings to keep them in focus
3 inch TFT LCD 460,000-dots
Media storage : SD/SDHC/SDXC with 85 MB internal memory
Power : Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Battery life : approx. 220 shots (CIPA Standard)