Nikon Coolpix AW120

812 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (242)
performance (155)
portability (85)
image quality (83)
durability (73)

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zoom (12)
shutter (9)
flash (8)
memory (2)
viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 812 reviews of Nikon Coolpix AW120. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviews about the durability and portability are generally positive. The image quality and performance also get good feedback, whereas views about the low light performance and zoom are mixed. Some have doubts about the viewfinder and control panel.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Nikon Coolpix AW120 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 AW120

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix AW120 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the reliability and durability. The image quality and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some critical opinions about the focus and control panel.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nikon Coolpix AW120

alaTest has collected and analyzed 489 user reviews of Nikon Coolpix AW120 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the durability and portability. The image quality and performance are also appreciated, whereas the shutter and low light performance get critical reviews.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Nikon Coolpix AW120

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Nikon Coolpix AW120 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Reviews about the color and reliability are on the whole positive. The image quality and usability are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ian Evenden (techradar.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 review

Rugged, waterproof and well-equipped, but at a price

Rugged construction ; Wi-Fi and GPS ; Quick and responsive ; Decent image quality

Small controls ; Limited zoom range ; High price ; No touchscreen

A good compact camera with plenty of features, but only really worth the price if you need its waterproof, shockproof qualities.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (stuff.tv)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 review

A rugged camera that'll document your wild exploits and live to tell the tale

(Mostly) good picture and video ; Almost indestructible ; Compact and light

Occasional metering issues ; Near-unusable Wi-Fi

Want a compact camera that’ll withstand some serious rough and tumble? This is the one to get

Aug, 2014

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.co.uk)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 gives thrill-seekers a faster, wider lens

Just as rugged as its predecessor, the new AW120 gives you a better lens for shooting underwater or in low-light conditions.

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Expert review by : Philippa Clark (howtospendit.ft.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 16-megapixel camera

£330. Also in other colours

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (goodgearguide.com.au)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 review: Tough and then some

Plenty tough, just mind the night time noise

Excellent tough credentials ; Wi-Fi direct ; GPS maps ; Great day time photos

Night time photos suffer from image noise ; Not the smartest auto mode ; No slow motion recording

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Les Shu (digitaltrends.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 review

The Nikon Coolpix AW120 isn't for everyone. It's for holidaymakers looking for an easy-to-use tough camera that will accompany them into the pool or ocean.

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...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW120

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' Choice.

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

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

Both GPS and Wi-Fi are integrated here. The GPS module adds your location information to photos; it takes about a minute to lock onto a signal, but updated pretty quickly after that in my tests. You can transfer photos from the AW120 to an iOS or...

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW120 gives thrill-seekers a faster, wider lens

Just as rugged as its predecessor, the new AW120 gives you a better lens for shooting underwater or in low-light conditions.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Nikon Coolpix AW120

The Nikon CoolPix AW120 is a very sturdy "LifeProof" compact digicam. It will be able to withstand your wild adventures or just a day with the family. Image quality is good for a compact, and its feature set is as good as you will find anywhere else....

Auto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Tough" features: Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof and Freezeproof protect the camera ; Lens-Shift image stabilization steadies the...

High amounts of noise at the higher ISO settings ; Weak Flash unit ; Screen can be hard to see underwater ; Battery must be charged in the camera ; Camera froze when dropped

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Tony Ibrahim (pcworld.idg.com.au)