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Nikon Coolpix A300

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Pros

  • the A300 provides a reasonable alternative
  • size
  • weight and easy navigation

Cons

  • screen on the back with a fairly low resolution
  • is only available at a reduced resolution but is
  • nothing on the front of the camera to aid grip

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 20 Mpx
  • 5152, 3864 px
  • 3.7
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix A300 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix A300

Pros

  • the A300 provides a reasonable alternative
  • size
  • weight and easy navigation
  • better functioning and more comprehensive camera remote apps
  • quick and easy sharing
  • image stabilisation can help keep video steady
  • affordable
  • stylish and super-slim compact camera
  • excellent image quality
  • and reliable performance
  • old camera and has some fantastic new features

Cons

  • screen on the back with a fairly low resolution
  • is only available at a reduced resolution but is
  • nothing on the front of the camera to aid grip
  • poor LCD screen and overall slow response
  • it is hard to gauge if a picture is too bright or too dark
  • Vibration reduction is a bit hit and miss
  • Magenta fringing is most prevalent
  • slow shutter speed
  • noise starts creeping into images
  • Burst mode of the camera is quite slow in comparison to an iPhone
  • the camera handles noise pretty bad

Nikon Coolpix A300 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
20 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
5152 x 3864 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix A300 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels20.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution5152 x 3864 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2736
  • 2272x1704
  • 1600x1200
  • 5120x2880
  • 3864x3864
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.7
Maximum aperture3.7
Focal length equiv25 - 200
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) points selection
  • Auto
  • Manual
Macro focus range0.79 in
Number of focus points99
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range2.8
Flash modesAuto
External flashno
Continuous drive1.1 fps
Scene modes
  • Fireworks
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.2 oz
Width3.78 in
Height2.28 in
Depth0.79 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)240
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery recharge time2.7 h
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Languages support
  • ARA
  • BEN
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SER
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Tripod mounting supportedyes
Tripod thread1.0 in
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution5152 x 3864 px
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Mirror
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view99.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Flip-out screenno
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions1280.0 px
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • MJPEG
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Video recording limit45.0 min.
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage19.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • Internal
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB portyes
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portyes
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
AV outputno

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Nikon announced a new ultra-compact and pocket-sized point-and-shoot camera at CES 2017. The stylish A300 boasts a 20.1-megapixel image sensor mated to an 8x NIKKOR optical zoom lens with built-in Vibration Reduction to stabilize still images as well as video recording. This affordable digicam also features

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Published: 03.04.2018
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3.0

The Nikon Coolpix A300 is an entry-level 20-megapixel digital compact camera with an 8x zoom lens and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless connectivity. Available in silver, black, red or pink, the Nikon Coolpix A300 costs £129.99 / $139.95 in the UK and USA respectively - read our Nikon Coolpix A300 to find out if it's worth the asking price...

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Published: 06.01.2017
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Published: 20.06.2017
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2.5

The Nikon Coolpix A300 packs a long zoom lens into a slim, affordable camera with wireless connectivity, but its image and video quality disappoint.

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Published: 08.05.2019
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Nikon Coolpix A300 (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Nikon announced a new ultra-compact and pocket-sized point-and-shoot camera at CES 2017. The stylish A300 boasts a 20.1-megapixel image sensor mated to an 8x NIKKOR optical zoom lens with built-in Vibration Reduction to stabilize still images as well as video recording. This affordable digicam also features

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3.0

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