Nikon Coolpix AW120

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

7
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

Sharp 5x zoom lens.
24mm wide angle.
3-inch OLED display.

Cons:

Images are on the noisy side.
No external charger included.

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Last revision on February 19, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Sharp 5x zoom lens
24mm wide angle
3-inch OLED display
Waterproof to 59 feet
Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS

Reviewers Didn't Like

Images are on the noisy side
No external charger included

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Expert reviews and ratings

Price: $300 From: Nikon Critical specs: 16MP (4,608 x 3,456-pixel) images, 6.17 x 4.55mm sensor, 3-inch LCD, SD Card storage, ISO sensitivity: 100-6,400, built-in flash, 1080p (30fps) & 640 x 480 (120fps) video, waterproof to 18m, shockproof to 2m,...

By techlife.net on January 22, 2015

The styling of the AW120 is on the subtle side. From afar it looks like an ordinary compact camera, which means you can take it white-water rafting and then to a wedding.Look closer and a couple of traits stand out. There's a vault-like door on its right...

By Good Gear Guide on October 14, 2014

As far as "toughness" goes, the Nikon Coolpix AW120 has all the advantages of its predecessor: it's waterproof up to 18 m, shock-resistant up to 2 m and cold-resistant down to -10°C, plus it has Wi-Fi and GLONASS-compatible GPS. It also has the most...

By DigitalVersus on August 26, 2014

100

Nikon Coolpix AW120 verdict Open Gallery While the AW120 is far from a perfect compact camera, it's important to remember that it's going after a different market than the image quality-focussed premium point-and-shoots that currently populate...

By Stuff on August 14, 2014

With Wi-Fi, GPS, and an OLED display, the Nikon Coolpix AW120 is one of the better rugged compact cameras you can buy, but it's not quite an Editors'...

By PC Mag on July 24, 2014

When it comes to image quality, there are cameras that will perform better than the AW120. It's an easy, basic camera that takes good photos that will satisfy its intended user. However, there are smartphones that take photos that are just as good. But...

By Digital Trends on May 30, 2014

The Nikon Coolpix AW120 offers a very good depth rating of 18m, and is shockproof to 2m. The lens is a 5x optical zoom with a 24mm equivalent wide-angle, zooming to 120mm. Vibration reduction helps keep shots sharp, and the screen has been improved with...

By ePHOTOzine on April 07, 2014

Summer is upon us again (at least for those in the Northern Hemisphere), and many people will be taking advantage of the nice weather by heading to the beach or mountains. While a 'regular' camera can take most of the photos on your trip, it won't...

By Digital Photography Review on June 16, 2014

The Nikon Coolpix P340 is a 12 megapixel compact camera, updates the Nikon Coolpix P330 , and features a back illuminated CMOS sensor, Wi-Fi, a 5x optical zoom lens and f/1.8 aperture at wide-angle. The Coolpix P340 is available in black and white,...

By ePHOTOzine on March 05, 2014

A selection of 19 user-friendly Scene modes are provided, including a Scene Auto Selector function that takes the guesswork out of deciding which scene type is appropriate. Matrix metering is used for most exposures, although if you use up to 2x digital...

By The Imaging Resource on February 06, 2014

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