Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%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.
Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix L820. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon L820
AW100 | L820 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon AW100
L820 | AW100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon L820
AW100 | L820 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and L820 is 93 and 72 respectively.
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.
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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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 |