GPS - accuracy and type GPS - what accuracy (+/- how many feet), and what type - is this "real" GPS that uses satellites, or does it use cell towers (I think called "A-GPS"), or (ideally) both. I am looking for a camera with gps to document remote locations that often lack cell tower signal.

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NikonStaff · Accepted Answer

The COOLPIX AW130 uses A-GPS which is not related to cell towers. It is satellite based. The "A" is for assisted. It is a file that gets updated from our servers in Japan with GPS detail that will assist the camera in getting the GPS coordinates faster.

Answered by NikonStaff 9 years ago

Loriann · Answer

In the Bahamas it did locate where we were the majority of time.

DaFennec · Answer

First of all this is REAL GPS. Accuracy varies some depending on if you are moving and other factors. Accuracy is usually within 10feet or so unless you are moving in a car
Cell phones can use wifi and cellar data to approximate your position but as you've found it doesn't work in remote areas

cbelcher · Answer

The camera has real GPS not any kind of cell based.

SeaWags · Answer

This camera uses GPS data from satellites

“GPS - accuracy and type GPS - what accuracy (+/- how many feet), and what type - is this "real" GPS that uses satellites, or does it use cell towers (I think called "A-GPS"), or (ideally) both. I am looking for a camera with gps to document remote locations that often lack cell tower signal.”

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