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Nikon Coolpix 100 vs Nikon Coolpix A300

    2.36 in
    6.1 in
    Nikon Coolpix 100 Digital Camera
    Nikon Coolpix 100
      3.78 in
      2.28 in
      Nikon Coolpix A300 Digital Camera
      Nikon Coolpix A300
      Editiorial reviews
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      3.5 out of 5
      5 user ratings
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      2.8 out of 5
      3 user ratings
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      42
      4.1 out of 5
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      3 stars
      		21 %
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      3.9 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Sensor typeCCDCCD
      Sensor size0.19 in0.24 in
      Sensor photo detectors0.0 Mpx21.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels0.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h1:1
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Max resolution512 x 480 px5152 x 3864 px
      Other resolutions320x480
      • 3648x2736
      • 2272x1704
      • 1600x1200
      • 5120x2880
      • 3864x3864

      Image

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      ISO100
      • 80
      • 1600
      • 3200
      • Auto
      Image stabilization typeNoOptical
      Uncompressed formatNoNo

      Optics and focus

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Optical zoom1.0 x8.0 x
      Maximum aperture43.7
      Focal length equiv< 5225 - 200
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Tracking Auto Focus
      Manual focusNoNo
      Normal focus range9.06 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range5.51 in0.79 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Touch screennono
      Live viewyesyes
      Viewfinder
      Optical
      		None

      Photography features

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Minimum shutter speed1.0 s4.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter prioritynono
      Aperture prioritynono
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash range2.252.8
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      		Auto
      External flashnono
      Self-timeryesyes
      Self-timer options10
      • 2
      • 5
      • 10

      Design

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Weight7.05 oz4.2 oz
      Width2.36 in3.78 in
      Height6.1 in2.28 in
      Depth1.38 in0.79 in

      Storage

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Storage typesInternal
      • Internal
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC

      Power

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Battery technologyAlkaline
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Remote controlNoyes

      Other features

      Nikon Coolpix 100Nikon Coolpix 100
      Nikon Coolpix A300Nikon Coolpix A300
      Timelapse recordingnono
      Orientation sensornoyes

      Pros & Cons

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