Best 5x Zoom Nikon Digital Cameras - Beginners

Rugged, waterproof and well-equipped, but at a price

Plenty tough, just mind the night time noise

The Nikon Coolpix AW120 isn’t for everyone. It’s for holidaymakers looking for an easy-to-use tough camera that will accompany them into the pool or ocean.

Sharp lens, Impressive images through ISO 1600

Better JPEG image quality

Great image quality

Impressive noise control at higher ISO settings

Sharp OLED display, Built-in Wi-Fi with remote viewfinder support

Waterproofing and shock-proofing

Good photo quality for its class, Responsive performance in most respects

Good picture quality, Decent macros

Quality of the lens is great for a camera at this price point

Good colour reproduction, Available at a reasonable price

Wi-Fi, GPS, and full access to the Google Play store

First ever camera to use the Android smartphone operating system

Android OS, 10x optical zoom, Touchscreen

Automatic scene selection when in Easy Auto mode

Unsurprisingly easy to use

One of the cheapest cameras around

Performance puts many pricier cameras to shame

Price, Styling, Ease of use, Build, Handling

Small, lightweight pocket camera

Compact design makes it truly pocketable

Produces sharp enough images

Slim, Good macro mode

Colours are recorded well and exposure is pretty good

Responsive touchscreen, Reliable white balance and metering

Good value for money

Good colour reproduction, Responsive touch screen