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Nikon Coolpix 300 vs Nikon Coolpix A100

    3.07 in
    5.94 in
    Nikon Coolpix 300 Digital Camera
    Nikon Coolpix 300
      3.72 in
      2.31 in
      Nikon Coolpix A100 Digital Camera
      Nikon Coolpix A100
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Sensor typeCCDCCD
      Sensor size0.19 in0.24 in
      Sensor photo detectors0.0 Mpx21.0 Mpx
      Effective pixels0.0 Mpx20.0 Mpx
      Image ratio w:h4:3
      • 1:1
      • 4:3
      • 16:9
      Max resolution640 x 480 px5152 x 3864 px

      Image

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      ISO100
      • 80
      • 1600
      Image stabilization typeNoDigital only
      Uncompressed formatNoNo

      Optics and focus

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Optical zoom1.0 x5.0 x
      Maximum aperture43.2
      Focal length equiv< 4526 - 130
      Autofocus
      • Contrast Detect
      • Single
      • Live View
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      • Face detection
      Normal focus range9.06 in19.69 in
      Macro focus range5.51 in3.94 in

      Screen and viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Screen size2.5 in2.7 in
      Touch screennono
      Live viewyesyes
      ViewfinderNoneNone

      Photography features

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Minimum shutter speed1.0 s4.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
      Shutter prioritynono
      Aperture prioritynono
      Built-in flashyesyes
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Redeye Reduction
      • Flash ON
      • Flash OFF
      		Auto
      External flashnono
      Self-timeryesyes

      Design

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Environmentally sealednono

      Dimensions

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Weight8.82 oz4.2 oz
      Width3.07 in3.72 in
      Height5.94 in2.31 in
      Depth1.38 in0.78 in

      Storage

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Storage typesInternal
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • Internal

      Power

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Battery technologyAlkaline
      Lithium-Ion

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Remote controlNoNo

      Other features

      Nikon Coolpix 300Nikon Coolpix 300
      Nikon Coolpix A100Nikon Coolpix A100
      Timelapse recordingnono
      Orientation sensornoyes

      Pros & Cons

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