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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 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
  • Released August 2011
  • New Model is Nikon AW110
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the L820 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was brought out 17 months before the L820 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon AW100 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the AW100 scores vs the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon L820

 AW100 L820 

Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon AW100

 L820 AW100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L820

 AW100 L820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the AW100 compared to the L820.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and L820 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and L820.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older AW100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW100
Portrait photography with Nikon L820
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography features
Nikon L820 Street photography features
55
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
Nikon L820 Sports photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography factors
Nikon L820 Travel photography factors
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (470 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L820 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
24
reasonably wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (470g)
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon L820
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0-5.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lb) 470 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 320 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $192