Nikon COOLPIX AW110 Wi-Fi and Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS (Black) (OLD MODEL)

I bought our Nikon AW110 just over a year ago in preparation for a family vacation in Florida. We were destined for the usual tourist destinations--including Disney World, Sea World, and Daytona Beach--and I wanted something that I could keep out & at the ready rain or shine, surf or turf. The size (approximately 4.25" x 2.5" x 1") makes it easy enough to carry around or put in a pocket or purse. Out of the box, the camera takes lackluster pictures. You have to go into the soft menu to increase the image quality (up to 4608 x 3456). The image quality is quite respectable once that is done. At the larger image sizes, it allows you to do decent 8" x 10" prints--even with a bit of cropping. On the waterproof side, we have gotten it wet with no ill effects. It has survived water rides at amusement parks and a couple excursions into a hotel pool. Best yet, we have some great underwater pictures. Make no mistake though. This is not a DSLR replacement. The shortcomings for this camera are a bit harder to explain. It is, after all, a relatively affordable and small point & shoot camera. To keep the size & price down, Nikon has used less sophisticated & more compact optics & imaging chips and a compact battery pack. All of this is pretty standard fair in a camera this size, but it does impact the overall performance of the camera. Action shots & quickly taken photos can create varying levels of blurriness in your pictures. To put it into some perspective, we (primarily me & my 11 year old daughter) took about 80 pictures at Sea World's dolphin show. I deleted about a dozen pictures due to our own framing issues; like cutting off a dolphin's head while trying to capture its jump out of the water. I deleted about another 15 pictures due to blurriness. The roughly 50 remaining pictures came out great. We have some excellent pictures with dolphins jumping six feet (or more) out of the water, and even the water droplets streaming off of the dolphin's tale are clearly captured. Flash memory is pretty cheap these days. So take a lot of pictures. You will be rewarded. And to revisit my earlier comment on the battery, the battery life can be lackluster. You will probably want to buy & carry a spare battery for longer day trips--especially if you plan on taking a fair number of pictures (100+). A single batter will probably suffice for shorter adventures where you will only be taking a couple dozen pictures. In closing, it is a great, pocket-sized & waterproof camera. I would not hesitate to buy another one. Overall image quality is quite nice. But, its size & price point can make it behave a bit like Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde: some of your pictures will be stunningly clear and others blurry.

I bought this camera because I needed a camera I could take underwater for vacation, use in the snow for snowboarding, and throw around in the cockpit when I'm flying. Needless to say, this camera met and exceeded my expectations in performance. When I bought it, I expected some sort of picture-quality tradeoff for all the features this camera has. It didn't. The camera still delivers high-definition photos and videos. 1080p. Sound quality on the videos can suck if the source is farther away (such as at a live concert). If you're recording someone talking, you won't have a problem with it. I took this camera snorkeling, into the pool, and scuba diving down to 25 feet, and it's still kicking strong. I was worried at one point when there appeared to be a hazy film of moisture in the screen after leaving it in the pool for about an hour, but placing it in a sunny spot on some towels remedied that problem. Its auto mode is great for new camera users, but if you're a more advanced user, you can select different modes for different situations (there is a mode for every situation thinkable...from low-light outdoor landscape shots, to food shots, to pet shots). It also features a GPS system, which logs the exact coordinates (and compass direction you were facing!) of *almost* every photo you shoot (depends on GPS uplink connection). I thought that was pretty cool, because I travel a lot and think it's pretty interesting to be able to pull up a map of every location I've snapped a photo. I bought the 110 model, which features a wifi app that allows you to wirelessly link this thing to devices that do not have a SD card slot (e.g. Apple products). You'll have to install an app, but it's worth it. This app allows me to wirelessly transfer photos from my camera, take photos using my iPhone as a remote, and view albums from my phone. A feature I have yet to use is the I-have-fat-fingers/I-am-wearing-snowgloves button on the side of the camera. By depressing this button, you can flip through different commands such as "take photos," "view photos," "change mode," etc. by simply shaking the camera. I expect to use this button a lot when I take my camera snowboarding this year. It has the qualities a Go-Pro, but with more options. Bottom line: If you're a world traveler, and are expecting to do a lot of diverse things on your trips, from the skies to the oceans, or from the slopes to the backpacking trails, this camera is for you.

A little background, I am a professional photographer and have been taking photos for the past 30+ years. I typically shoot only with Nikon camera's and lenses, but for this purchase I did look at other brands. Let's start with what makes this a GREAT camera: * Excellent build quality - the look, feel, weight and attention to build details (seams, fit/finish, quality of components) is Excellent * The wide availability of shooting modes (underwater, close-up, portrait, night +16 other modes) will satisfy even the picky pro user, but the "Easy Auto Mode" is awesome for the average user that just wants to pick up the camera and take a picture. * The built in Wi-Fi and GPS features were easy to use and setup. * IMHO, one of the first truly rugged point & shoots on the market. Freezeproof, Waterproof & Shockproof. Of course with limitations, but still a VERY rugged camera that can take some abuse. * I've taken about 100 pictures so far and am seriously impressed with the quality of the pix and how well the camera does in low-light situations. * Nikon has a Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility app that is pretty cool. I've used it to automatically upload pix right to my iPad. Clean, easy and flawless. With the GREAT also comes some shortfalls. Not a whole lot IMHO, but enough to ding it ONE star * You have to print out your own manual. Sure, a quick start guide is included, but this is a serious feature rich camera and as such, there should be a printed manual to help you gain familiarity and skills. My concern is that the average user is not going to print out the huge PDF manual to learn about the awesome feature set. Which means the camera doesn't get used to nearly it's broad capabilities. * While the 3" OLED display is beautiful, it is a scratch magnet. Nikon should include a screen protector at this $350 price point. * No included memory card, another shortfall at this price point IMHO. The camera does have 21MB of internal memory so you can shoot right out of the box, but even an 8GB card would have been a big plus. Overall, I really love this camera. A great set of features and usability. The price point is a bit steep, but if you are the type of user that is very hard on your camera or you like to dig into the different features and modes and actually use them, then this is a perfect camera for you. I have a dedicated video camera, so I have not used that feature more than twice. But the times I did, it was easy to use and the HD quality was impressive. A close to 5 STAR camera, but for the price point I felt that Nikon could have included a few extras. But you cannot go wrong with the build quality or the picture quality - those features are truly 5 STAR.

I bought this camera to take on my honeymoon in a few weeks. Having received it and started fooling around with it I will absolutely not keep it after the vacation. At first glance this is a well built camera and I'm excited to do underwater photography. It has a good depth rating for the money. I'll simply break down what I find to be the pluses and minuses. PROS: Well built Good button layout Image quality is good. Don't have much to compare it to but I like what I've shot so far. It is more than just waterproof. It is also drop proof to 6.6ft. This would be a good camera to take hiking too. CONS: You must remove the battery and charge it externally. Not that big of a deal but when you do this you lose all of your settings. You must set up the camera all over again every time you charge it. Ridiculous. Wireless access is off and greyed-out in the menu. I have no way to activate it apparently. The menu does not mention it whatsoever. This is my second Nikon camera, the other being a mid-range DSLR I bought 4 years ago. It will be my last. Both cameras had strong points but ultimately had such irritating drawbacks that they weren't worth owning. It certainly isn't a piece of garbage, but unless you need to shoot underwater I would avoid this camera. UPDATE: I ended up returning this camera immediately after returning from the honeymoon that I bought it for. The camera locked up CONSTANTLY which necessitated pulling the battery out. To do so you must break the seal so while it was somewhat possible when we were walking waist deep in the water off the beach (still not a good idea though), it was completely impossible while snorkeling obviously. It nearly ruined my ability to record my honeymoon, and I lost a lot of good images and videos because it would be locked up while snorkeling and I wouldn't know it (it is nearly impossible to make out the screen while underwater so you basically just point and click and pray it is recording).

I bought this camera for a kayaking trip. We would be going through rapids, so I didn't want to risk taking pics with my iPhone or other Nikon (non-waterproof) camera. This camera took AMAZING pictures! The features are well worth the money. The key is picking the right setting for the right kind of lighting. The pics are crisp, clear and true. It's also very tough! We took turns with the camera as we each got pics of each other making it over the waterfalls. A friend who had the camera at the time, capsized and got pinned against a boulder. She was fine, but the camera really took a beating. It was fully submerged and hit the rock before she did. Not a scratch on it, though! Nothing slowed this camera down. I absolutely love it and based on it's rugged durability and picture quality, it's now my go-to camera whether I'm on the water or not. I spent weeks researching cameras and I'm very happy that I went with the Nikon COOPIX AW110 The GPS comes in handy when you're hiking or kayaking pretty far. We kayaked 8 miles the first day and there were several times the river split and we weren't sure which direction to go. My friends couldn't get a signal on their phone to use their map, but we could use the GPS on the camera. If you have any trouble picking the right settings for the right set-up, just go to youtube and search for this camera. There are MANY helpful demos. If you're still trying to make up your mind, youtube also has some great reviews that compare this camera with several other top brands. Can't wait to hit the next river with this thing! Oh and it takes pics in a flash, too. There were many times we caught wildlife along the river that we had no warning of and only seconds to get a good shot. I kept the camera hooked to my life jacket (when it was my turn to carry it) so it was always within reach. I also purchases the Nikon float for the camera....you don't want this thing getting away if you do capsize! Many people lost cameras going over the waterfalls b/c they didn't have a float. The cameras just sank to the bottom.

The Camera died after I used it to take pictures in swimming pool. The only time I actually put the camera underwater was to show that it was waterproof. The screen on the back then stopped working (I could see water trapped in the screen). Soon after the camera would no longer turn on. I had seen reviews warning of this, but I figured that they must have done something wrong. Nope. I'm in contact with Nikon to ship to in for repairs. They are NOT willing to pay for shipping even though their product failed, that is a really bad start to the customer service experience. ***Update*** After having to pay for shipping myself, the customer support from Nikon has been almost ok. They sent an email notifying me that they have received the camera, etc. It is listed as in for repairs, but I can only imagine that they're just going to send me a new one (though maybe there is some way they can fix water damage). I've been having trouble with their support web site. At both my home and work computers I am unable to actually open the links to the support page. I can access the main page, but using any of the links on the page 404. If the camera didn't fail when it got wet it would be a pretty cool camera. I was impressed with many of its features. The photos it took were up to my (easy) standards. ***2nd Update*** A month after receiving confirmation from Nikon that they had received the camera and were repairing it for free, I still hadn't received the camera or heard any updates. I had thought they would simply send a new one to replace the broken one. I couldn't imagine that the cost of new parts and paying someone to work on the camera would be worth it for a $300 camera. So after a month I contacted customer support again to see what was up. They got back to me a day later and said they were prioritizing my order. A week or so later I received the camera in the mail. It included a list of parts they replaced (the oled screen, and some other electronic parts the water no doubt ruined). They camera appear to be working fine now. So the overall cost to me to get the camera fixed was less than $10 (for shipping). But the real cost was the lost potential use of the camera. I had brought the camera on vacation specifically because it was supposed to be so much more durable than a normal point and shoot camera. I only have 4 pictures from that entire vacation because the camera failed. I'm upping the rating from 2 starts to 3 stars mainly because Nikon did step up and fix the issue. I'm hesitant to ever put it in water again, but I feel safe that i'll handle being splashed or rained on better than a normal digital camera.

my camera came in perfect condition and came with a battery and some cables! I’m very happy with it, and they shipped it super quick and it got to me before my trip to nyc with a few days to spare! :3

Please don't take the how many stars too seriously as this is my initial review. I use two DSLR cameras with super high grade lenses from Canon and Olympus so I am picky, I will attempt to be fair and only compares apples to apples and not oranges :) Pros: - Great build feels solid yet light. - Fast shooting rate (though you might wanna slow down as sometimes focus will be off. This is common with all point and shoots... If you shot pictures like machine gun, a few of the pictures will come out blurry) - As someone who has had point and shoot from Sony,Fuji Olympus and Samsung. I can say with confidence that this camera produces the best amount of detail that I have seen from a recent small sensor point and shoot. The only two cameras that produce cleaner detail in portrait pictures are probably the Nokia Pureview and my very old Samsung i85 (in Macro mode) neither of which are Tough or waterproof. For those of you who shot with DSLRs and use RAW format. JPEG images coming out of this camera can be quiet nicely enhanced and sharpened with Photoshop using inverse Gausian blur and a High pass filter as Nikon has been very smart not to over process their images. The same could not be said about the Olympus TG820 and Fuji xp50 that I tried and returned. - Tons of generic battery available for real cheap. - Easy to navigate and intuitive commands and buttons. Cons -The video quality is about equal to the rest of the competition but not as good as the latest Sony point and shoots. - Having a RAW format option would have been nice - Like all newer point and shoots this camera has too many Mega pixels for its sensor size. If Nikon would have keep it at around 8 or 9 MP, picture quality would have been even better. In conclusion If you are in the market for a rugged design, this camera is a solid contender. Update 03-26-2013 I am really pleased with this camera's overall performance. Its a keeper and I am upgrading my rating to a 5 star

Die Nikon AW110 macht schöne Bilder Unterwasser.Leider ist die Halteschlaufe zu klein. Wenn jemand sehr oft Meer ist sie ideal da das Objektiv im Gehäuse verbaut wurde, wegen des feinen Sandes. Gut zu Bedienen,übersichtlich Menüführung.