Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW110 vs Nikon Coolpix L20

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Nikon Coolpix L20
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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix AW100

Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix L20

Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
Weight
 Light-weight
135 g
 
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differences

Advantages of the Nikon AW100

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Wide angle Much better wide angle 28 mm vs 38 mm
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 Around 30% better wide angle
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
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 Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
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
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
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
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
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
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
Waterproof Waterproof Yes vs No
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 Great for vacations and holidays at the beach, or around the pool
Thickness Thinner 0.9" vs 1.1"
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 More than 20% thinner
Size Slightly smaller 110x64x22 mm vs 61x97x29 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
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Advantages of the Nikon L20

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Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/3.1 vs f/3.9
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 At its widest zoom, the L20's lens captures slightly more light (0.7 f-stops)
Weight Lighter 135 g vs 178 g
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 More than 20% lighter
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        similarities

        Compared to recent compacts

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        3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
        No 3d support
        Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
        AW100:28 mm
        L20:38 mm
        Zoom Poor zoom Help
        AW100:5x
        L20:3.6x

        competitors

        Shared Competitors

        Advantages

        Disadvantages
        Nikon Coolpix AW110

        Nikon Coolpix AW110

        Waterproof

        $240 - $380
        Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
        Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
        Weight Is significantly heavier
        Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
        Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Coolpix AW100
        Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Coolpix L20

        Nikon Coolpix AW100 Competitors

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        Disadvantages
        Nikon Coolpix AW120

        Nikon Coolpix AW120

        Waterproof

        $309 - $347
        Aperture Much wider aperture
        Screen type Has an OLED screen
        HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
        Size Larger
        Compare the Coolpix AW120 vs the Coolpix AW100
        GoPro HERO3 Black Edition

        GoPro HERO3 Black Edition

        Waterproof
        Movie format Higher resolution movies
        Wide angle Much better wide angle
        Built-in flash No built-in flash
        Image stabilization No image stabilization
        Compare the HERO3 Black Edition vs the Coolpix AW100
        Canon PowerShot D20

        Canon PowerShot D20

        Waterproof

        $229 - $300
        Supports 24p Supports 24p
        Battery life Longer battery life
        Size Significantly larger
        HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
        Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Coolpix AW100
        GoPro HD Hero 2

        GoPro HD Hero 2

        Waterproof
        Wide angle Much better wide angle
        Aperture Much wider aperture
        Built-in flash No built-in flash
        Image stabilization No image stabilization
        Compare the HD Hero 2 vs the Coolpix AW100
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

        Panasonic Lumix TS4

        Waterproof

        $200
        Aperture Wider aperture
        3D Takes 3D photos
        Screen size Significantly smaller screen
        HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
        Compare the Lumix TS4 vs the Coolpix AW100

        Nikon Coolpix L20 Competitors

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        Disadvantages
        Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

        Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

        Super zoom

        $219 - $230
        Zoom Much more zoom
        Wide angle Much better wide angle
        Size Much larger
        Thickness Much thicker
        Compare the PowerShot SX510 HS vs the Coolpix L20
        Sony Alpha ILC-3000

        Sony Alpha ILC-3000

        Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
        Sensor size Much larger sensor
        True resolution Much higher true resolution
        Size Larger
        Weight Much heavier
        Compare the Alpha ILC-3000 vs the Coolpix L20
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

        Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8

        Compact
        Image stabilization Image stabilization
        Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
        Screen size Much smaller screen
        Aperture Narrower aperture
        Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ8 vs the Coolpix L20
        Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

        Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

        Super zoom

        $208
        Zoom Much more zoom
        Wide angle Much better wide angle
        Size Much larger
        Thickness Much thicker
        Compare the Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs the Coolpix L20
        Nikon Coolpix S3000

        Nikon Coolpix S3000

        Compact

        $250
        Wide angle Much better wide angle
        Image stabilization Image stabilization
        Screen size Significantly smaller screen
        Macro focus Worse macro capability
        Compare the Coolpix S3000 vs the Coolpix L20

        appearance

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        discussion

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