Nikon Coolpix W150 Hawaii

The Nikon Coolpix W150 is a brand new tough waterproof camera which is targeted squarely at families. In comparison to the previous W100 model, the new Nikon W150 only offers a few minor new features. There's an Underwater Face Framing mode which automatically takes up to four photos each time it sees a face in the pool or on a dive, a new Picture-in-picture scene mode, some new editing functions include adding a "little planet" effect and curve pictures, the ability to choose an image as the welcome screen, and some new frames and patterns.

The Nikon COOLPIX W150 is an inexpensive, easy to use and fun waterproof compact that’s aimed at families and active kids. It’s fully automatic, has a 3x optical zoom and of course is waterproof, bounce-proof and freeze-proof. Apart from great design and simplicity of operation, its main strength is that it can send photos to your phone over a Bluetooth connection while you shoot. It lacks optical stabilisation, has a small, low resolution screen, has only one 1080/30p video mode and isn’t great at continuous shooting; so it may not be very sophisticated, but what it does, it does very well. Also, it can bark like a dog or tweet like a bird when you press the shutter, which in many people's eyes (and I include myself among them) will more than make up for those shortcomings. The W150 does however represent a very minor update over the previous W100, with the only new feature being an Underwater Face Framing mode. Indeed the North American market appears to be skipping the new model and just sticking with the old one. So wherever you're based, it's well worth comparing prices against the older Nikon COOLPIX W100 due to the similarities or simple availability. Whichever version you end up with though will delight families with active kids who can all relax regardless of who's using the camera and where they're using it.

Then Nikon Coolpix W150 is a great option for families wanting a point and shoot camera that's easy to use, but don't expect amazing image quality.