Waterproof Compact - Nikon AW130?

[Nando]

Hi Guys,

Just trying to get some piece of advice.
I have my photo-passion SLR Camera, but you guys may agree that sometimes having something in your pocket to take that quick shot is a must, specially when you go holidays or just wondering about, an ultra-compact.
For that purpose I use my wife's ultra-compact camera, a flashy pink Canon that pink colour doesn't look too good on me

So this year, with some summer holidays approaching I thought about buying me a present and get something that would fit the purpose of everyday life photos but would also take some shots and videos underwater.

After some investigation, I'm about to commit to a Nikon AW130 but would like to get some feedback from users. I believe it must be ok in terms of waterproofing and Shock resistance but how about image quality? and usability?

Any feedback would be welcome.

 

[Alan Neilson]

I have the previous model AW110 which I like had it a few years now and not had any problems. Use it a fair amount when I go kayaking, and on holiday for beach and pool shoots, I had a Panasonic FT1 before which I also liked but when I needed to replace after quite a few years service the Nikon was on offer and went for that. Picture quality is great, as is battery life. The only time that I felt if drain quickly when I had the tracking on when it recorded where I had been but just having the GPS on so it records details where the photo where taken is fine and is reasonably accurate.

 

[Nando]

Thanks Alan for your feedback, I'll probably buy the AW130 for this Holidays