Nikon Coolpix W300

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
    • 125 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
    • 7.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix W300 was announced in 2017 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 16 Megapixel [] sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution.

    Nikon Coolpix W300 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix W300.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Nikon Coolpix W300 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 921k dot resolution.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix W300 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    No Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix W300.

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Nikon Coolpix W300 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    Bluetooth

    Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix W300 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix W300 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 280 shots.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 473 MB internal storage and a single Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix W300's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix W300 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m at Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix W300 has dimensions of 112 x 66 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.14"). It weighs 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    112 mm (4.41")

    66 mm (2.6")

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    66 mm (2.6")

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    29 mm (1.14")

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    Nikon Coolpix W300 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix W300 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix W300 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Nikon Coolpix W300 gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Nikon Coolpix W300 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon Coolpix W300 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    68

    Nikon Coolpix W300 gets a score of 68 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix W300 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    91

    Nikon Coolpix W300 gets a score of 91 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots

    Nikon Coolpix W300 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix W300 and give score of 60 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    47

    We give Nikon Coolpix W300 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix W300 a score of 46 for Photo parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    BAD
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    We give Nikon Coolpix W300 a score of 39 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160

    Focusing

    GOOD
    80

    We give Nikon Coolpix W300 a score of 80 for Focusing parameters.

    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Nikon Coolpix W300 a score of 57 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    84

    We give Nikon Coolpix W300 a score of 84 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Nikon Coolpix W300 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 280 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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