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Nikon Coolpix AW130

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Pros

  • The camera menus are clear and easy to navigate
  • improved design the camera gives enhanced handling and additional grip
  • colour is still good

Cons

  • out a little underexposed and white balance was a little too heavy on the green side
  • slow or fast motion videos
  • the camera will only take 5 photos before it stops shooting

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 2.8
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 2.95 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix AW130 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix AW130

Pros

  • The camera menus are clear and easy to navigate
  • improved design the camera gives enhanced handling and additional grip
  • colour is still good
  • Battery life is good for a compact camera at 370 shots
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • good colour
  • noise control and exposure
  • Nikon Coolpix AW130 is a pleasantly responsive little shooter
  • slim
  • stylish and full-featured digital compact camera
  • fairly stable

Cons

  • out a little underexposed and white balance was a little too heavy on the green side
  • slow or fast motion videos
  • the camera will only take 5 photos before it stops shooting
  • noise increases slightly
  • images looking overly processed and slightly soft
  • lack of a diaphragm in the lens means
  • rather soft in the image corners
  • tends to produce noticeably soft corners at most focal lengths
  • the GPS receiver has a knock-on effect on the battery life
  • tends to produce noticeably soft corners
  • frequency interference in high-contrast patterns like bike spokes

Nikon Coolpix AW130 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.95 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix AW130 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
ProcessorExpeed C2
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv24 - 120
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) points selectionManual
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points99
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.2
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Pre-flash
External flashno
Continuous drive7.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight7.8 oz
Width4.35 in
Height2.6 in
Depth1.06 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)370
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery recharge time2.33 h
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Electronic compassyes
Barometeryes
Altimeteryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • ARA
  • BEN
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • Multi
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • IND
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
  • VIE
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.95 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyOLED
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Camouflage
  • Orange
  • Yellow
Type of protection
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to30
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth30
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Storage
Internal storage473.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB connector typeMicro-USB B
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon COOLPIX AW130 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 14.09.2015
Nikon COOLPIX AW130 review - Cameralabs
0.0

In depthQualitySamplesVerdictIn depthThe Nikon COOLPIX AW130 is a rugged waterproof compact with a 16 Megapixel sensor and a 5x stabilised optical zoom. It’s waterproof to a depth of 30 meters, shock proof to 2.1 meters, dust-proof and can operate in temperatures down to -10C. The AW130 was launched in February 2015 alongside the company’s other…

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon COOLPIX AW130
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Published: 30.06.2017
Nikon COOLPIX AW130

Nikon COOLPIX AW130 (Compact Camera): 3 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon AW130 Underwater Camera Review
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Nikon AW130 Underwater Camera Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 09.01.2015
Nikon AW130 Review

Nikon AW130 review, find out how the AW130 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Our Top 7 Underwater Tough Cameras For Your Next Outdoor Photo Adventure
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Published: 02.05.2016
Our Top 7 Underwater Tough Cameras For Your Next Outdoor Photo Adventure

Active lifestyle cameras -- aka "tough" cameras -- are aimed at photographers who don’t want to worry about their equipment during their adventures, but do want to capture images they can be proud of—even under challenging conditions. The seven tough underwater cameras we picked as our favorites on this list are virtually indestructible, high-performance compacts that are perfect for skiing, surfing, taking to the beach, boating, hiking or any other activity where an unprotected DSLR or mirrorless camera could be damaged.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix AW130: Cool but not so hardy
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The Straits Times
Published: 01.06.2016
Nikon Coolpix AW130: Cool but not so hardy

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 is a sprightly, responsive camera that is very quick to take pictures.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 24.09.2015
Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Coolpix AW130 is Nikon's latest all-action compact camera. The 16 megapixel Nikon AW130 features a 5x zoom lens, 3 inch OLED 921K-dot screen, built-in GPS. NFC and wi-fi, 8fps burst shooting and can record full 1080p video. Read our Nikon Coolpix AW130 review to find out if it's the right tough camera for you...

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 24.09.2015
Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Nikon Coolpix AW130 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review
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Published: 02.06.2016
Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review
3.5

With a well-rounded feature set and dedicated buttons for Wi-Fi and GPS, Nikon's Coolpix AW130 makes a great addition to any active enthusiast's bag of tricks.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon seals up rugged Coolpix AW130 for deeper dives
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Published: 10.02.2015
Nikon seals up rugged Coolpix AW130 for deeper dives

Want a point-and-shoot camera you can take down 30 meters without buying a special housing? Nikon has you covered.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon Coolpix AW130 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 30.06.2015
Nikon Coolpix AW130 Digital Camera Review

Minor updates make all the difference for this year's waterproof camera from Nikon.

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Nikon AW130 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 10.02.2015
Nikon AW130 Review | Camera Decision
2.1

Nikon AW130 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3' sized CMOS sensor and 24-120 mm F2.8-4.9 lens. Read our AW130 review to find its pros and cons.

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