I bought this camera for my six-year-old granddaughter. Although it is far from being a toy, the onscreen graphics and fun features will appeal to younger folks. It is literally point and shoot: turn it on, take the photo. There are no manual controls in the DSLR sense, but it does have minimal exposure controls and even a built-in two-stop neutral density filter, although the manual does not explain how this works. The flash can be set to off, on, and automatic. You can add stars and crowns and bubble effects and lots more to photos, and it has lots of image effects.
The size and shape of this camera are well suited to small hands, not so much to my hands, and my middle-aged-man hands are not that big. But I could get used to handling this camera. If you're used to holding a heftier camera body, you'll have to work to hold this one steady, it's so lightweight.
One of this camera's very few negatives is that with the included charger cable, you must keep the battery in the camera and plug in the entire camera to charge it. You can't charge a battery and shoot using a second battery. An optional Nikon wall charger is available to charge the proprietary battery outside the camera.
I spent around two hundred bucks for the camera, a spare battery, a standalone charger, a memory card (it does not come with one and has only a small amount of internal memory), and a case. The menus are basic and easy to use while providing enough features to interest a young person or very casual photographer, the shockproofing will protect against young hands' clumsiness, and the weather-resistant qualities are a plus for outdoor use. I found that setting up the Nikon SnapBridge app for cellphone connectivity (storage) and the Nikon Image Space app (for online storage) to be rather tedious, but once I did, with the camera paired to the phone, it quickly uploaded images first to the camera and then to the web. So this is a handy camera for folks without a computer to use for storage or uploading.
But here is what is really great about this camera: it has superb image quality for its class. In good light, the pictures are very sharp and clean, with true colors, little noise, and great detail. The flash illuminates pretty evenly and provides enough light for sharp indoor photos. The flash was pleasing even when aimed straight at people's faces at fairly close range, and flesh tones were true. Thirteen megapixels will theoretically let you print an 11x14 photo, but I've seen compact cameras that cost much more than this whose image quality would not allow that. Although most users of this camera will not be printing that large, if at all, I think that under decent conditions, this camera would allow for an 11x14 print.
What a great camera for the price. If my granddaughter, who took to it instantly, takes care of this camera, it will "grow" with her quite well. At a price near the bottom of the entry-level heap for digital cameras of any kind, this camera is a super value, all the more so because of the well-established Nikon Coolpix brand.
We bought this camera for our 8 year old and it has been great. Easy and straight-forward to use. Pretty tough, too. She's already dropped it several times and it's none the worse for wear. We're very pleased with the purchase.
Great pictures and and videos under water. Above water video are average.
This is the second one of these that I have bought for my wife. (Left the first in a Hotel).
She loves the thing. It's easier to use and takes better pictures and videos than her iphone7 It takes nice underwater pictures, too. This is a well designed product. I use expensive Nikon stuff (like a D750) for a reference to where my viewpoint comes from.
Very durable camera, great for kids and adults. Easy to use and great price point. This is our second camera like this. Other camera lasted 7 years and is still going. Yes I would buy again
Feature Product
- Nikon COOLPIX W100 (White)
- Beautiful pictures are easy to take on land or in the sea. Waterproof down to a depth of 33 feet, shockproof from a 5.9 feet drop, freezeproof down to a temperature of 14°F.
- Stay connected with Nikon's SnapBridge app on a compatible smartphone or tablet and unlock exciting new capabilities with the COOLPIX W100. Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth low energy (BLE) maintain a connection between the app and your camera
- 13.2 MP CMOS image sensor and genuine NIKKOR 3x optical zoom glass lens/6x Dynamic Fine Zoom
- Dimensions (WxHxD) : Approx.109.5, x67.0, x38.0mm (4.4, x2.7, x1.5in.), (excluding projections)
- Weight : Approx.177g (6.3 oz), (including battery and memory card)
Description
Capture family trips to the beach or out on the slopes with the tough white COOLPIX W100 Digital Camera from Nikon which features a rugged body rated to be waterproof to 33', dustproof, freeze proof to 14 Degree Fahrenheit, and shockproof to 6'. The camera is designed to be used by all members of the family, including younger kids, and features special cartoon effects and a welcome screen that adjusts based on usage in order to provide an easy-to-use and fun operating experience. This model also features Snap Bridge with Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth support that combine to enable a variety of functions, including instant image transfer, geolocation tagging, and more. For imaging, the W100 sports a 13.1MP 1/3.1" CMOS sensor with a sensitivity of up to ISO 1600. This combines with the NIKKOR 3x optical zoom lens, equivalent to 30-90mm, to produce sharp images in a range of situations and environments. The camera features a contrast-detect AF system and Electronic VR to help create crisp imagery. Also, it offers Full HD 1080p video recording at 30 fps and users will be able to compose shots using a 2.7" 230k-dot rear LCD. Additionally, for working in bright light, the W100 is equipped with a 2-stop ND filter. In dim lighting conditions a built-in flash can help illuminate subjects. Features: 13.2MP CMOS Sensor Featuring a 13.2MP 1/3.1" CMOS sensor, the W100 is capable of recording high-resolution still imagery as well as Full HD 1080p video. The sensor provides a sensitivity range from ISO 125-1600.Tough Camera Design Waterproof to 33' Freeze proof to 14 Degree Fahrenheit Shockproof to 6' Dustproof with IP6X rating NIKKOR 3x Optical Zoom Lens Spanning a wide-angle to telephoto reach, the NIKKOR 3x optical zoom lens covers a 30-90mm equivalent focal length range to benefit working in a wide variety of
i bought this camera a little last minute for our trip to cancun and it worked out great!!!! it was a little difficult to see the screen when in the sun and water so sometimes i just had to aim and shoot. the camera lens would get foggy too but thats something you cant control with the environment. for sure recommend mastering the camera before attempting to snorkel for the first time and use the camera lol!!!! if you want to be professional then spend the big bucks on a camera and a big fancy waterproof case like the girl in the picture.... otherwise you're good with this one.
I bought this for my daughter for her birthday. We tried it out in the pool and it was GREAT! In fact, I liked it so much I bought another on for myself and we got some great pics on our recent snorkeling trip to Mexico. A word of warning though... the glass window over the lens scratches easily so take care of it. There is no way to protect it (hence the 4 stars). So keeping it in a case when not shooting or you'll have some artifacts on your next outing. Because of this I seldom use it away from the water, but for the money, it is a pretty good underwater camera.
Overall I've been happy with this camera, knowing that it doesn't provide ULTRA-hi-res images like my digital SLR. The instructions about cleaning ANY bits of sand out where the seal is are not kidding, though. I had somehow allowed a tiny bit of grit in there and the next time after using it underwater it leaked a bit. The screen fogged and I thought I'd ruined it. But after letting it dry thoroughly and being more careful it's been fine.
Love love love it! Used it while rafting on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon for seven days and while tubing on the Salt River for four hours. Awesome photos. Due to powerful undercurrent in the Salt River, I fell onto mossy river rocks in the Salt River with the camera on my chest. No damage. Strong camera! Love love love it. My son bought one like this and is now in Belize using it.
We used this camera for a Feb. 2019 trip to Hawaii and had none of the problems specified in the negative reviews I read. Per the directions, we made sure the Scene setting was "underwater" for snorkeling and made sure it was on something else for other photos, but the camera seemed to reset to a basic automatic setting every time it was turned on, anyway. We also made sure to rinse it in fresh water after using it in the ocean -- actually forgot about it once in the melting ice in the cooler, so it soaked for about 3 hours, and came out none the worse.
It is not the most light-sensitive camera, though. Better light and better water conditions definitely gave us better photos like the one attached. The photos we took on a cloudy day were in an area with a lot more churn in the water and deeper water, and they are all a little murky. No truly amazing photos in the batch, but overall, the camera was worth the money since my other option was trusting a specialized plastic bag with my expensive work camera.
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