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Quick facts

Full name: Nikon Coolpix AW100s

Original position: Compact fixed-lens camera with a small sensorProduction status: Production status not verified
Regional aliases
No verified regional aliases
Similar models to distinguish
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Editorial guidance, not a verified specificationWhy it is still searched

Nikon Coolpix AW100s is still searched because older compact cameras interest collectors, second-hand buyers, and photographers seeking a period digital look.

Core specifications

Release year
2011 · Released about 15 years ago
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CMOS
Effective resolution
16 MP
Lens
28 - 140 mm
Zoom
5×
Weight
178 g
Battery
Li-Ion Li-ion battery
Storage
SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
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Who it may suit

May suit collectors, casual daylight shooting, or photographers intentionally seeking an older digital-camera look.

What to check before buying used

The checks below are editorial guidance. Verify the individual camera and seller information before buying.

  • Inspect the body, screen, doors, seals, and tripod socket for impact or moisture damage.
  • Test every button, dial, flash, screen, and viewfinder.
  • Photograph a plain bright surface to check for sensor dust, dead pixels, or damage.
  • Test focus and zoom across the full range; check the lens for haze, fungus, scratches, and errors.
  • Confirm the battery holds charge and that a compatible charger is included or available.
  • Test a supported memory card and inspect the card slot for bent pins or read errors.
  • Inspect the battery compartment and contacts for leakage or corrosion.

Sensor metrics

Diagonal
7.7 mm

Sensor diagonal

√(6.16² + 4.62²) = 7.7 mm

Calculated from sensor width and height using the Pythagorean theorem.

Surface area
28 mm²

Sensor surface area

6.16 × 4.62 ≈ 28 mm²

A larger area usually offers more space to collect light, though image quality also depends on sensor generation.

Pixel pitch
1.33 µm

Pixel pitch

6.16 ÷ 4,619 × 1000 = 1.33 µm

Pixel pitch is the distance between the centers of adjacent pixels. This result assumes square pixels.

Pixel area
1.78 µm²

Pixel area

1.33² = 1.78 µm²

Theoretical pixel area is the square of pixel pitch and does not subtract physical gaps between pixels.

Pixel density
56.22 MP/cm²

Pixel density

16 MP ÷ 28 mm² ≈ 56.22 MP/cm²

Higher density means more pixels per unit area. It does not represent image quality on its own.

Actual sensor size

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6.16 × 4.62 mm

Full specifications

Imaging

Effective pixels
16 MP
Total pixels
—
Sensor
6.16 × 4.62 mm CMOS
Calculated resolution
4,619 × 3,464
Maximum image
—
Crop factor
5.62

Exposure & viewing

ISO
125–3,200
Viewfinder
None
Display
3 in / 460,000 dots
Lens mount
Fixed lens

Video & storage

Maximum video
—
Storage media
SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Battery
Li-Ion Li-ion battery

Body

Weight
178 g
Dimensions
101 × 65 × 23 mm
Release year
2011

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Aperture Priority
No
Battery
Li-Ion
Brand
Nikon
Built In Flash
✓
Crop Factor
5.62
Depth Of Field
simulate →
Digital Zoom
Yes
Dimensions
101 x 65 x 23 mm
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
External Flash
—
Focal Length 35mm Equiv
28 - 140 mm
Gps
—
Hdmi
—
Iso
Auto, 125 - 3200
Macro Focus Range
1 cm
Manual Focus
—
Max Aperture
f3.9 - f4.8
Max Aperture 35mm Equiv
f21.9 - f27
Max Image Resolution
—
Max Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Megapixels
16.00
Metering
Centre weighted, Matrix, Spot
Min Shutter Speed
4 sec
Model
Coolpix AW100s
Normal Focus Range
50 cm
Optical Zoom
Yes
Raw Support
—
Screen Resolution
460,000 dots
Screen Size
3"
Sensor Resolution
4612 x 3468
Sensor Size
1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
Sensor Type
CMOS
Shutter Priority
No
Storage Types
SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Usb
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Video Capture
—
Viewfinder
None
Weight
178 g
White Balance Presets
6
Wireless
—
Year
2011

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