Nikon W300 Review

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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" Fixed Type Screen

7.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video

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

Overview
Pros and Cons
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Lens
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
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	2017	16.0MP - 1/2.3"	7.0 fps	112 x 66 x 29mm	231g
Nikon AW130 Compare	2015	16.0MP - 1/2.3'	7.0 fps	110 x 66 x 27mm	221g
Nikon AW120 Compare	2014	16.0MP - 1/2.3-inch	7.0 fps	110 x 66 x 26mm	213g
Nikon S32 Compare	2014	13.0MP - 1/3-inch	5.0 fps	108 x 66 x 40mm	175g
Nikon AW110 Compare	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

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

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 0.00 Lens at Wide

Fast 2.80 Lens at Tele

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

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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.

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

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
Olympus TG-6 Compare	253g	22g heavier	32mm	3mm thicker
Nikon AW130 Compare	221g	10g lighter	27mm	2mm thinner
Olympus TG-5 Compare	250g	19g heavier	32mm	3mm thicker
Fujifilm XP130 Compare	207g	24g lighter	28mm	1mm thinner
Nikon AW120 Compare	213g	18g lighter	26mm	3mm thinner
Nikon AW100 Compare	178g	53g lighter	23mm	6mm thinner
Nikon AW110 Compare	193g	38g lighter	25mm	4mm thinner
Canon D30 Compare	218g	13g lighter	28mm	1mm thinner

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

Providing a max aperture of f0.00 at 24mm, this lens is remarkably fast on wide end. Even better, having an aperture of f2.80 on tele end, this lens is exceptionally fast through out its range.

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

W300

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

W300

Fastest - Fujifilm XQ2

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-ZS100 (Lumix DMC-TZ100) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 (Lumix DMC-LX15) in the same price range.

Nikon W300 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon W300 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 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.

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.

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 255 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 380shots 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
Olympus TG-6 Compare	3840 x 2160	340shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon AW130 Compare	1920 x 1080	370shots	Yes	No	No
Olympus TG-5 Compare	3840 x 2160	340shots	Yes	No	No
Fujifilm XP130 Compare	1920 x 1080	240shots	Yes	Yes	No
Nikon AW120 Compare	1920 x 1080	350shots	Yes	No	No
Nikon AW100 Compare	1920 x 1080	shots	No	No	No
Nikon AW110 Compare	1920 x 1080	250shots	Yes	No	No
Canon D30 Compare	1920 x 1080	300shots	No	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. This means that Nikon W300 provides 4K (Ultra-HD) video. Except some rare 6K and 8K video recording cameras, 4K is the common standard in consumer video world.

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 Nikon Coolpix P7800 or Fujifilm XF10 in a similar price range.

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: f0.00
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
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
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 65 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.

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Nikon W300 Conclusion and Scores

Currently, Nikon W300 has an Overall Score of 48/100 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 #77 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 20 Waterproof), and ranked #517 out of 1233 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

#517 out of 1233 in All Cameras
#77 out of 629 in Waterproof Cameras
#18 out of 75 in Waterproof Cameras.
#111 out of 738 in Small Sensor Sensor Cameras.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nikon W300

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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"
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
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