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    Main Features

    • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
    • ISO 125 - 6400
    • 24-120 mm F2.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
    • Optical Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • 7.0fps continuous shooting
    • 4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 231g. 112 x 66 x 29 mm
    • Weather-sealed Body
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    Nikon W300 Overview

    First introduced in May 2017 , Nikon Coolpix W300 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, weather-sealed body and 5.0x zoom 24-120 mm F2.8-4.9 lens.

    Nikon W300 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Recommended Accessories
    12. Alternatives
    13. Popular Comparisons
    14. Frequently Asked Questions
    15. Detailed Specifications

    Nikon W300 is the latest member of Nikon's Waterproof class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model.

    Nikon Waterproof Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Nikon W300
    May 2017 16.0MP - 1/2.3" 7.0 fps 112 x 66 x 29mm 231g
    Nikon AW130
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    February 2015 16.0MP - 1/2.3' 7.0 fps 110 x 66 x 27mm 221g
    Nikon AW120
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    February 2014 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 7.0 fps 110 x 66 x 26mm 213g
    Nikon S32
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    February 2014 13.0MP - 1/3-inch 5.0 fps 108 x 66 x 40mm 175g
    Nikon AW110
    Compare
    July 2013 16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch 8.0 fps 110 x 65 x 25mm 193g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Nikon W300 vs AW130 vs AW120 vs S32 vs AW110


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    Nikon W300 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Nikon W300 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Water Proof down to 30m
    Shock Proof up to 2.4m
    Freeze Proof down to -10C
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    4K (UHD) Video
    Face Detection Focusing
    Face Detection Focusing
    921k dots LCD Resolution
    1/4000s High Shutter Speed
    7.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    231g Light Body
    Environmental Sealing
    Timelapse Recording
    24mm Wide Angle Lens
    Fast 2.80 Lens at Wide
    Remote control with a smartphone
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    Low Battery Life: 280 shots
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    Slow Lens at Tele: f4.90

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    Nikon W300 Physical Specs
    Nikon W300 weighs 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz) and has external dimensions of 112 x 66 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.14″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Nikon W300 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 29mm, it has an average thickness.
    Weight Comparison

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    Here is the front and top view image of Nikon W300 with the dimensions:

    Nikon W300 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Nikon W300 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon W300, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Nikon W300 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Nikon W300 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon W300 with its main competitors:

    Nikon W300 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs W300 Thickness vs W300
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    253g 22g heavier 32mm 3mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Nikon AW130
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    221g 10g lighter 27mm 2mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera GoPro Hero10 Black
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    158g 73g lighter 34mm 5mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Nikon AW100
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    178g 53g lighter 23mm 6mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera OM System TG-7
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    253g 22g heavier 33mm 4mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Ricoh WG-6
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    246g 15g heavier 33mm 4mm thicker
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Panasonic TS30
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    142g 89g lighter 20mm 9mm thinner
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    250g 19g heavier 32mm 3mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Nikon W300 has environmental sealings (waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof)

    Nikon W300 Lens

    Nikon W300 features a 24-120 mm F2.8-4.9 5x zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 24mm focal length on the wide end, while 120mm on the tele end means that the medium telephoto angle is also well covered, only lacking the reach for wildlife and sports.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    W300
    Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    W300
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f2.80, this lens is fast on wide end, but only moderately fast at the tele end with max aperture of f4.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    W300
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    W300
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    W300 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.

    Nikon W300 Sensor and Photography Features

    Nikon W300 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. W300 has a native ISO range of 125 - 6400 but unfortunately, Nikon W300 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 (Lumix DMC-LX15) or Fujifilm XF10 in the same price range.

    Nikon W300 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon W300 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Waterproof cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Nikon W300's 1/2.3" sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Nikon W300 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Nikon W300 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Nikon W300 LCD

    Nikon W300 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Nikon W300 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Nikon Coolpix W300 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Waterproof Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    W300 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder.

    Nikon W300 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Nikon W300 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. Nikon W300's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our W300. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect W300 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Nikon W300 Battery

    Nikon W300 is powered by EN-EL12 battery which provides a battery life of 280 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Compact type cameras is 256 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Waterproof Cameras

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    Olympus TG-4 with its 380 shots is the model with longest battery life among Waterproof cameras. Check the comparison of Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Waterproof cameras list.

    Nikon W300 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Olympus TG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Nikon AW130
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    1920 x 1080 370shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera GoPro Hero10 Black
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    5120 x 2880 shots Yes Yes No
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Nikon AW100
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    1920 x 1080 shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera OM System TG-7
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Ricoh WG-6
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    3840 x 2160 340shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Panasonic TS30
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    1280 x 720 250shots No No No
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Camera Olympus TG-5
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes No No

    Nikon W300 Video Features

    With Nikon W300, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p, 25p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Nikon W300's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    It has a Mono speaker but no built-in microphone. On the other hand, Nikon W300 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm XF10 or Nikon Coolpix P7800 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Waterproof Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Waterproof Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Nikon W300 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Nikon W300 can shoot continuously at max speed of 7.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately W300 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Nikon W300 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Nikon W300 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Nikon W300 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Nikon W300 in 5 different photography areas.

    Nikon W300 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon W300 has a score of 24 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theW300.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon W300 for Portrait Photography

    Nikon W300 for Street Photography

    Nikon W300 has a score of 55 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon W300 for Street Photography

    Nikon W300 for Sports Photography

    Nikon W300 has a score of 23 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theW300.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    Wireless Connection
    Image Stabilization
    120 mm Tele Lens
    Focus Points
    Poor Battery Life: 280 shots
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon W300 for Sports Photography

    Nikon W300 for Daily Photography

    Nikon W300 has a score of 62 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Waterproof Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    231g
    Environmental Sealings
    5.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon W300 for Daily Photography

    Nikon W300 for Landscape Photography

    Nikon W300 has a score of 22 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Waterproof Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theW300.
    24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Environmental Sealings
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Nikon W300 for Landscape Photography
    Nikon W300 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Nikon W300 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Nikon W300 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Nikon W300

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon W300 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Panasonic TS30
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    Nikon W300 Alternatives in Cameras

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    Nikon W300 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Nikon W300 has an Overall Score of 50/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Coolpix W300 is ranked #65 out of 632 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Waterproof), and ranked #536 out of 1275 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #536 out of 1275 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #65 out of 632 in Top Ranking Waterproof Cameras
    #17 out of 77 in Top Ranking Waterproof Cameras
    #100 out of 741 in Top Ranking Small Sensor Sensor Cameras
    #63 out of 77 in Lightest Waterproof Cameras with Small Sensor sensor(231g)
    #226 out of 920 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
    Geek Score: 0

    Nikon W300
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon W300
    Does the Nikon W300 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Nikon W300 have RAW support?
    Does the Nikon W300 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Nikon W300 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Nikon W300?
    What is the Sensor Size of Nikon W300?
    is the Nikon W300 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Nikon W300 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Nikon W300 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Nikon W300?
    What is the Weight of Nikon W300?
    What are the Dimensions of Nikon W300?
    Nikon Coolpix W300 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Nikon
    Model Nikon Coolpix W300
    Announced 2017-05-31
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Number of Lenses
    Lens Focal Range 24-120 mm (5x)
    Max Aperture F2.8-4.9
    Macro Focus Range 1cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 921k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 1s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type
    Sensor Size 1/2.3"
    Sensor Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
    Sensor Area 28.07mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 125
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 231g
    Physical Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm
    Battery Life 280 shots
    Battery Type Built-in
    Battery Model EN-EL12
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS Built-in
    Storage Type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
    Storage Slots 1
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