Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix L620

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Nikon Coolpix L620 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L620 ×
Nikon Coolpix AW100 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L620Nikon Coolpix AW100
BrandNikonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberL620AW100
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108110
Width (mm)3423
Height (mm)6965
Weight (g)237177
Waterproof-+
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4864 x 2736(13.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)107.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC stereo)MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups with 2 ED elementsZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 12 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 350.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 63.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)145
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.21 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face detection, Target Finding AFContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection) Center Face priority Manual with 99 focus areas Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)125125
Iso settings125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600)Auto (125 to 800), Fixed Range Auto (125 to 400), 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 41/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted (when digital zoom is below 2x), Spot (when digital zoom is 2x or higher)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama. Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, MuseumBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.0m (1ft 8in. to 16ft.) ; [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft. 4in. to 9ft. 10in.)Auto ISO: 0.4 to 3.5m (1ft. to 11ft.) [W], 0.5 to 2.2m 1ft. 8 in. to 7ft. 2in.) [T]
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)8383
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)107.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)63
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.02
Startup time (s)-1.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)410250
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • 10.6.8
  • and 10.7.2
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os 10.5.8
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or red.Waterproof (10m/33ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F), Shockproof (1.5m/5ft), BSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, GPS



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