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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW110
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW120
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110, both Waterproof cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 22 months before the AW110 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the AW100 grades against the AW110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon AW110

 AW100 AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Nikon AW100

 AW110 AW100 
LaunchedJuly 2013August 2011More modern by 22 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon AW110

 AW100 AW110 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW110 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the AW100 and the AW110.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and AW110 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and AW110.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
55
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon AW110 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging information
Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon AW110
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW110
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $250