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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Refreshed by Nikon AW110
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was unveiled 2 years after the L100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AW100 grades vs the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon L100

 AW100 L100 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009More modern by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon AW100

 L100 AW100 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L100

 AW100 L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the AW100 against the L100.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and L100.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger AW100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Nikon L100
55
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW100
Sports photography with Nikon L100
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography information
Nikon L100 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
39
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging features
Nikon L100 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon L100
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix L100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 360 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $299 $399