Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 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.
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon L100
AW100 | L100 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 32 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Nikon AW100
L100 | AW100 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L100
AW100 | L100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and L100 is 93 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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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 |