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Nikon Coolpix W300

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Pros

  • the best compact waterproof cameras on the market
  • impressive rugged specs
  • very good image quality

Cons

  • The screen scratches way too easily
  • controls are cluttered
  • Expensive vs Cheap Photo Gear

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 2.8
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
  • 3 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix W300 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix W300

Pros

  • the best compact waterproof cameras on the market
  • impressive rugged specs
  • very good image quality
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • fast and quiet AF
  • lightweight
  • portable
  • and perfect for travel
  • Focusing is fast and reliable thanks
  • It s the most waterproof compact currently on the market

Cons

  • The screen scratches way too easily
  • controls are cluttered
  • Expensive vs Cheap Photo Gear
  • Camera s Spot Metering
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • no viewfinder blackout during continuous shooting
  • this 36 second movie is 299Mb in size
  • Full HD movie recording and built-in LED macro lights
  • the camera lacked slow-motion video features
  • get noisy or grainy shots or video at the higher ISO settings
  • accidentally flood the battery compartment and ruin your camera

Nikon Coolpix W300 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix W300 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom2.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv24 - 120
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
AutofocusContrast Detection Auto Focus
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
Built-in flashyes
Flash modesAuto
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Food
  • Landscape
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight8.15 oz
Width4.39 in
Height2.6 in
Depth1.14 in
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Power
Power source typeAC
Battery life (CIPA)280
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1050.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery recharge time2.33 h
Battery voltage3.7 V
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedY
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Other features
GPSyes
Barometeryes
Altimeteryes
DLNA certifiedno
Languages support
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HIN
  • 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
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio16:9
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view97.0 %
Viewfinder
Screen
Viewfinder magnification4.0 x
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Video recording limit60.0 min.
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Camouflage
  • Black,Red
  • Camouflage
  • Red
  • Yellow
Type of protection
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to30
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth10
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Storage
Internal storage99.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB connector typeMicro-USB
USB version2.0
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
AV outputno

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Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix W300 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 31.07.2017
Nikon Coolpix W300 review - Cameralabs
4.0

Looking for a Nikon W300 review? Find out if the Coolpix W300 is the best waterproof camera for underwater, beach, snow and rugged photography!

Nikon Coolpix W300 Best waterproof cameras in 2020
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DPReview
Published: 22.04.2020
Best waterproof cameras in 2020

Whether you're hitting the beach in the Northern Hemisphere or the ski slopes in the Southern, a rugged compact camera makes a great companion. In this buying guide we've taken a look at nine current models and chosen our favorites.

Nikon Coolpix W300 The Best Photo Gear of 2018: TIPA Announces Annual Imaging Product Awards
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Published: 19.04.2018
The Best Photo Gear of 2018: TIPA Announces Annual Imaging Product Awards

Shutterbug, a member of the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), once again teamed up with over two dozen other member magazines from around the world to select the winners in the annual TIPA World Awards for the best photo products of 2018 in 40 different categories. We’ve included 24 of the just announced 2018 award winners below, with write-ups and product images provided TIPA. Click on the product name to see more information including our reviews.

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix W300 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 21.08.2017
Nikon Coolpix W300 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Coolpix W300 is Nikon's flagship tough all-action compact camera. The 16 megapixel Nikon W300 offers a waterproof (100ft. / 30m), freezeproof (14F / -10C), dustproof and shockproof (7.9ft. / 2.4m) camera body and also features a 5x zoom lens and 4K video recording. Read our Nikon Coolpix W300 review to find out if it's the right tough camera for you...

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix W300 Preview - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix W300 Preview - Steve's Digicams

Nikon has announced the Coolpix W300 for summer 2017. A compact and rugged lifeproof-style point-and-shoot camera, Nikon describes the W300 as more of a refresh from last year's Coolpix AW130.The major differences between this year and last? Video recording is now 4K UHD (3840×2160/30p), the camera

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix W300 Review: Best Deep-Diving Waterproof Camera
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Published: 06.11.2017
Nikon Coolpix W300 Review: Best Deep-Diving Waterproof Camera
3.5

Nikon's waterproof camera can dive as deep as 100 feet, twice as far as the competition.

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon W300 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 31.05.2017
Nikon W300 Review

The rugged and waterproof Nikon Coolpix W300 can shoot 4K video. See our Nikon W300 preview for details!

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix W300 announced
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Photo Review
Published: 31.05.2017
Nikon Coolpix W300 announced

Nikon's new Coolpix W300 is waterproof to 30 metres, survives falls of up to 2.4 metres and is freezeproof and dustproof.

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix W300 review
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Published: 28.03.2022
Nikon Coolpix W300 review
4.0

Seeking a tough and waterproof compact digital camera for holidays or the great outdoors? The Nikon W300 might just prove its mettle in the wet and the dry

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon W300 Review
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Published: 18.07.2020
Nikon W300 Review

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Nikon W300PerformanceDesignValueNikon W300 Wrap Up Possibly the best underwater camera for many people out there, the Nikon W300 is a camera that allows you to take amazing 4K Ultra HD videos while also having one of the best still image qualities among action cameras. It may be slightly higher priced than many of the other action cameras out there, but with a good amount of water and dust resistance along with quite a […]

Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix W300 Review
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Nikon Coolpix W300 Review
4.0

We review the Nikon Coolpix W300 - the underwater camera from Nikon, with 4K video recording and a 5x optical zoom lens.

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Published: 22.03.2018
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The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Nikon Coolpix W300

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