Nikon Coolpix
AW100
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
S30

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW110 vs Nikon Coolpix S31

Nikon Coolpix AW100

86

  
Nikon Coolpix S30

63

  

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix AW100

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
9.7 MP
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix S30

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix S30

We are not aware of any reasons to consider buying the Nikon Coolpix S30 over the Nikon Coolpix AW100.
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon AW100
True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.7 MP vs 6 MP
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 Capture more than 60% more detail in your photos
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Digital
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 Less risk of blur
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/3" 4.8x3.6mm
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 More than 60% larger sensor
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 28 mm vs 29 mm
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 Almost the same
Size Slightly smaller 110x64x22 mm vs 102x65x40 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The AW100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3 fps vs 1.5 fps
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 2x faster continuous shooting
Thickness Thinner 0.9" vs 1.6"
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 More than 40% thinner
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/1500s vs 1/1000s
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 More than 30% faster max shutter speed
Weight Slightly lighter 178 g vs 214 g
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 Around 20% lighter
Longest exposure Slightly longer exposures 4s vs 1s
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 4x longer exposures
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the Nikon AW100

Advantages of the Nikon S30
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.9
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 At its widest zoom, the S30's lens captures marginally more light (0.5 f-stops)
Lowest price Cheaper $97.73 vs $221.00
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 The best price we've seen is $123 cheaper (2.3x less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW100
86 vs 63
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Nikon Coolpix S30 Nikon Coolpix S30
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix AW100.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
AW100:1/1500s
S30:1/1000s
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
AW100:4s
S30:1s
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
AW100:3 fps
S30:1.5 fps
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
AW100:28 mm
S30:29 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
AW100:5x
S30:3x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Fujifilm FinePix XP50

Waterproof

$201
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Macro focus Much worse macro focusing
Compare the FinePix XP50 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the FinePix XP50 vs the Coolpix S30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

Panasonic Lumix TS20

Waterproof

$129
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Compare the Lumix TS20 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the Lumix TS20 vs the Coolpix S30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1

Waterproof

$178 - $198
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 vs the Coolpix S30

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$313 - $327
3D Takes 3D photos
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Coolpix AW100
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20

Waterproof

$279 - $295
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Coolpix AW100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Panasonic Lumix TS4

Waterproof

$249 - $269
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
3D Takes 3D photos
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Lumix TS4 vs the Coolpix AW100
Olympus TG-820 iHS

Olympus TG-820

Waterproof

$173 - $179
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the TG-820 vs the Coolpix AW100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$180 - $330
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix S30 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix S31

Nikon Coolpix S31

Waterproof

$107
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the Coolpix S31 vs the Coolpix S30
Kodak Easyshare Sport C123

Kodak EasyShare Sport C123

Waterproof

$80
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the EasyShare Sport C123 vs the Coolpix S30
Nikon Coolpix L25

Nikon Coolpix L25

Compact

$70
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Better wide angle
Waterproof Not waterproof
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix L25 vs the Coolpix S30
Olympus TG-320

Olympus Tough TG-320

Waterproof

$136 - $149
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Aperture Narrower aperture
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Tough TG-320 vs the Coolpix S30
Nikon Coolpix L27

Nikon Coolpix L27

Compact

$89
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Wide angle Better wide angle
Waterproof Not waterproof
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix L27 vs the Coolpix S30

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