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Nikon Coolpix AW130

Nikon Coolpix AW130
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alaScore 90

813 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 813 reviews of Nikon Coolpix AW130. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the image quality and size. The durability and performance are also appreciated. The energy efficiency and viewfinder get mixed reviews, while many are negative about the exposure and low light performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix AW130 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nikon Coolpix AW130

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix AW130 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the battery and usability are overall positive. The image quality and performance also get good opinions, whereas comments about the color and screen are mixed.

durability, performance, image quality, usability, battery

91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix AW130

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 341 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix AW130 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Comments about the portability and price are generally positive. The performance and image quality are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the exposure and viewfinder. Reviews are divided on the size.

usability, image quality, performance, price, portability

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85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon Coolpix AW130

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix AW130 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviewers are impressed by the design and durability. The image quality and performance are also appreciated, whereas reviews about the size and portability are mixed. Some have doubts about the zoom.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW130: Tough keeps getting tougher (hands-on) - Pocket-lint

 

The Coolpix AW130 sees Nikon update its tough camera in what is pretty much a yearly move. The design has been more or less the same over the past three

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review

 

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 is one of the most waterproof compact cameras currently available, waterproof down to 30m! Find out how this camera performs in our review.

Built in Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS ; 2 year warranty ; Improved battery life (370 shots) ; Improved grip and handling ; Available in a number of colours ; Wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens ; 30m waterproof ; Auto HDR mode ; Good macro mode ; 8fps continuous...

Soft images ; Noise in images ; Basic Wi-Fi app

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 offers an impressive waterproof rating of 30 meters, deeper than any other waterproof digital camera currently available by 5 meters. With an improved design the camera gives enhanced handling and additional grip, along with a...

Jun, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

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.

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW130

 

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 is a rugged "lifeproof" camera designed for adventurous photographers who would otherwise destroy a normal camera. With an AW130, you can dive up to 100ft below the surface, drop it from as far as 7ft, or freeze it down to 14...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (letsgodigital.org)

Nikon Coolpix AW130

 

Nikon Coolpix AW130 All-Weather camera : Nikon announced a new addition to its waterproof camera range, the Coolpix AW130, making it easier to capture all your outdoor explorations with amazing pictures and Full HD movies. The 16-megapixel Coolpix...

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 price in Europe is set at €349,- including VAT. Retail prices vary from country to country. As soon as we receive a test sample, we will put this rugged camera to the test and publish a Nikon Coolpix AW130 review, including a...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)

Nikon seals up rugged Coolpix AW130 for deeper dives

 

Last year, Nikon released the Coolpix AW120, a rugged point-and-shoot that could survive underwater down to 59 feet (18 m), handle drops from up to 6.6 feet (2 m), and continue to operate in temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 Celsius). The...

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 arrives in March in yellow, blue and black versions for around $350. The S33 will be available in March, too, in white and blue models for about $150. Pricing wasn't available for the UK and Australia, but the price for the...

Feb, 2015
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Expert review by : Zoltan Arva-Toth (photographyblog.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review

 

Announced earlier this year, the Nikon Coolpix AW130 is a 16-megapixel waterproof (100ft / 30 m), shockproof (7ft / 2.1 m) and freezeproof (14F / -10C) camera with built-in NFC and Wi-Fi support. Boasting a 3-inch, 921k-dot OLED display, the Nikon...

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 is an evolutionary upgrade to last year's AW120. Its main claim to fame is its upgraded weatherproofing, which now allows the camera to be taken to a depth of 100 feet or 30 metres. Other improvements include the addition of NFC...

Sep, 2015
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Expert review by : Dave Pardue (imaging-resource.com)

Nikon AW130 Review

 

The biggest frontier in waterproof cameras over the course of the past year has been in the depth department. Where Canon's D30 came out last year rated at a then record-breaking 82 feet, 49 feet deeper than the D20, Nikon's AW130 comes in rated at 100...

The Nikon Coolpix AW130 will be available in March for about US$350, and will be offered in yellow, blue or black color choices.

Jan, 2015
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Expert review by : Sam Rutherford (tomsguide.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW130 Review

 

If you're the kind of person who's looking to geotag their adventure and snap some great pics in rugged conditions, the Nikon Coolpix AW130 is probably the camera for you. Its dedicated GPS and Wi-Fi buttons makes it extremely simple to embed metadata...

Solid image quality ; Dedicated GPS and Wi-Fi buttons ; Micro USB port for charging and data ; Attractively priced

Menus hard to navigate ; Fiddly door latches

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.

Jun, 2016
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Expert review by : Digit Digital Cameras (digit.in)

Nikon Coolpix AW130

 

Nikon Coolpix AW130 is a lightweight and compact 16 Megapixel Point and Shoot camera, that can be used in severe conditions as it is Waterproof (down to 30 m/100 ft), shockproof (to a drop of 2.1 m/7 ft) , freezeproof (down to -10°C/14°F) and...

Dec, 2015
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