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Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera (Orange)

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Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera (Orange)
Key Features
  • 16MP 1/2.3 BSI CMOS Sensor
  • NIKKOR 5x Optical Zoom Lens
  • 24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 3.0" 921k-Dot LCD Monitor
Characterized by its tough exterior, the orange Nikon COOLPIX W300 is a sleek point-and-shoot featuring a reinforced physical design, along with apt multimedia imaging capabilities. Designed for adventures, and even everyday mishaps, the camera is waterproof-rated for depths up to 100' as well as shockproof for falls from up to 7.9' high and freezeproof for temperatures down to 14°F. In regard to imaging, a high-resolution 16MP BSI CMOS sensor benefits both stills shooting as well as video recording, with the ability to shoot continuously up to 7 fps, record video at UHD 4K/30p, and produce low noise imagery with a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400. A 5x optical zoom lens spans wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths, and Vibration Reduction helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld imagery. Additionally, the W300 also incorporates SnapBridge wireless connectivity, which uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for seamlessly sharing imagery and remotely controlling the camera from a linked device. Built-in GPS is also available for geotagging your imagery in-camera.
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Nikon W300 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Rugged Design
  • 316MP BSI CMOS Sensor
  • 4NIKKOR 5x Optical Zoom Lens and Vibration Reduction
  • 5SnapBridge Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and GPS
  • 6Body Design
  • 7Other Camera Features

Characterized by its tough exterior, the orange Nikon COOLPIX W300 is a sleek point-and-shoot featuring a reinforced physical design, along with apt multimedia imaging capabilities. Designed for adventures, and even everyday mishaps, the camera is waterproof-rated for depths up to 100' as well as shockproof for falls from up to 7.9' high and freezeproof for temperatures down to 14°F. In regard to imaging, a high-resolution 16MP BSI CMOS sensor benefits both stills shooting as well as video recording, with the ability to shoot continuously up to 7 fps, record video at UHD 4K/30p, and produce low noise imagery with a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400. A 5x optical zoom lens spans wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths, and Vibration Reduction helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld imagery. Additionally, the W300 also incorporates SnapBridge wireless connectivity, which uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for seamlessly sharing imagery and remotely controlling the camera from a linked device. Built-in GPS is also available for geotagging your imagery in-camera.

Rugged Design
The W300 is designed to withstand a wide variety of conditions, ranging from harsh climates to everyday mishaps:
  • Waterproof-rated to IPX8 for use underwater to depths of 100' / 30m (JIS Class 8)
  • Freezeproof to temperatures as low as 14°F / -10°C
  • Shockproof-rated to MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock for falls from 7.9' / 2.4m high
  • Dustproof to protect the internal components of the camera
16MP BSI CMOS Sensor
Featuring a 16MP 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor, the W300 is capable of recording high-resolution stills and UHD 4K/30p video with low noise and high clarity. The sensor also affords a sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400, for working in a variety of lighting conditions, and a continuous shooting rate of 7 fps to suit photographing moving subjects.
NIKKOR 5x Optical Zoom Lens and Vibration Reduction
Spanning wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths, the 5x optical zoom lens covers a 24-120mm equivalent range to suit photographing a wide array of subject types. Benefitting the lens's reach, optical VR (Vibration Reduction) helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake when shooting handheld, and Electronic VR is available to help steady movie footage while moving.
SnapBridge Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and GPS
SnapBridge wireless connectivity uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to permit wireless sharing of images to a linked mobile device, as well as the ability to remotely control the camera from your smartphone or tablet. Built-in GPS also lets you geotag your imagery while shooting, and the camera also features an eCompass, altimeter, depth gauge, and barometer to record the environmental data of your shoot.
Body Design
Beyond the tough construction of the body, it also sports an ergonomic design and large right-hand grip for easy one-handed shooting or for use while wearing gloves. The rear 3.0" 921k-dot LCD monitor has an anti-glare coating for easier viewing in bright conditions, and a dedicated Tool button on the camera body gives you easy access to GPS, eCompass, and other location functions. Additionally, if wearing heavy gloves, camera modes can be changed simply by moving the camera.
Other Camera Features
  • Built-in LED light can be used to illuminate close-up subjects or can be used as a flashlight in the dark.
  • Creative Mode and Special Effects let you creatively adjust the look of your image in-camera, including the ability to mimic a fisheye lens, miniaturize the scene, or affect the dynamic range or saturation.
  • Smart Portrait Mode and Glamour Retouch can be used to optimize your portraits using seven enhancement effects, along with 12 retouch functions, such as teeth whitening and skin softening, to produce the perfect portrait.
  • The EN-EL12 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated for approximately 280 shots per charge, and can be quickly recharged in just 2 hours 20 minutes.
  • Language support: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian.

Nikon W300 Specs

Imaging
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 16.76 Megapixel
Effective: 16 Megapixel (4608 x 3456)
Lens
Focal Length
4.3 to 21.5mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 120mm)
Optical Zoom
5x
Digital Zoom
4x Maximum (20x Combined Zoom)
Maximum Aperture
f/2.8 to 4.9
Focus Range
Normal
1.64' to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity (Wide, Telephoto)
Macro
0.39" to Infinity / 1 cm to Infinity (Wide)
Optical Design
12 Elements in 10 Groups
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
1/4000 to 1 Second
Exposure Modes
Auto
Exposure Compensation
-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Continuous Shooting
Up to 7 fps at 16 MP for up to 5 Frames
Interval Recording
Yes
Self-Timer
2/5/10-Second Delay
Special Options
Beach, Fireworks, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset
Aspect Ratio
4:3
Image File Format
JPEG
Broadcast Output
NTSC/PAL
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Monitor
Display Size
3.0"
Resolution
921,000 Dot
Display Type
Fixed LCD
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
Yes, Flash Only
External Flash Connection
Proprietary
Shockproof
7.9' / 2.4 m
Battery Type
1x EN-EL12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.7 VDC, 1050 mAh (Approx. 280 Shots)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.21 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.55 x 4.6 x 2.65"

Nikon W300 Reviews

Works on Land...

By Barry
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-15

Looking forward to testing further snorkeling on vacation soon

simple and compact

By Francisco
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-13

what I love most of this camera is how compact and easy to use is. I had the previous model for about 7 years, took it for several months long sea kayak expeditions in patagonia,juts take the picture and stow it inside my pfd, was always handy and ready. drop it a few times and only got a few scratches.

One Tough Camera

By James M
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-05-25

Takes great pictures and is built tough. I work outside and could easily take 100+ pictures a day. I haven't had a problem yet.

Keep Expectations Low for  Snapbridge.  Nikon can do better

By Jeff
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-01-02

I have used Nikon equipment for decades because of the high quality. I was hoping for same quality in the W300 camera that I purchased. But my gripe is about the Snapbridge application for IOS. I have had enough tries at getting this Snapbridge to function that it is obvious that this software product does not work. Simple as that. 2 out of 10 tries I could get the BT to connect. After 10+ tries, I still have not been able to get the WI-Fi connection set up. The iPhone see the camera, but the Snapbridge application does not. The idea of using phones and tablets as backups to the days shooting is an excellent idea, but clear that Nikon software development does not know how to do it. Here is the solution that I will be using, mostly because of ease of use and reliability. I do have an Apple Lightning to SD Card Reader. ($29) Place the camera SD card in the reader and plug the reader into the lightning port on the IOS device. Then open the ‘Files’ utility and locate the Nikon SD and photo directory. ‘Select All’ on the photos and copy to the local download folder. Sort them all out later.

Look to be a rugged little camera.

By Jeff
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-09-17

I am still getting up to speed on the W300, and liking it. It does have simple point and shoot that does very well. And like all Nikons, it has many excellent features,, if the user can find them. Keep looking and try them all. I am looking forward for a trip to Jamaica when I can get the camera in the water.

Its a great little camera for hiking, canoeing.

By Danny
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-07-07

I had the W100 model, used it fore about 5 years or so. used it for many out door activities like mountain biking, hiking, snorkeling and boating. It was pretty good but the W300 is a MUCH improved camera. Better image quality ,better water seals, longer zoom range. Video is pretty darn good for a little do it all camera like this. Very good color and sharpness. I have not had a chance to use it underwater yet. I have been a full time pro photographer for many years and am use to using much more expensive and larger equipment, I am very pleased with the image quality, features and build quality. Note: very important! Make sure battery compartment door is very dry before opening and seals are very Clean and dry before closing. I loaned out my W100, he left one grain of sand on the battery door seal. The W100 is an orange paper weight now.

Best Go-To underwater Camera

By Phyllis
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-09

This is my fourth Coolpix-I love them and use them exclusively for underwater photography! It's rare to have a camera that requires no housing up to 100' which is all a recreational diver needs. I carry this in my BCD pocket and pull it out regularly when my larger and overpriced bigger camera system is too big to get into a certain area. Also, when I want video, I whip it out of my pocket for amazing video--surpasses GoPro quality and much easier to use.

Step down from the Coolpix AW120 camera

By Bruce
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2021-10-31

I purchased the Coolpix AW120 in 2014 and now some 7 years later the Coolpix W300 has no improvements in the sensor or the LCD screen and no longer provide Raw image capture. The AW120 provided the option of Raw image capture and made it easy to make white balance adjustments. The AW120 had a f/2.8 lens and so was faster than the newer W300 camera.

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Is there a focus lock (for hyperfocal distance) ...

Is there a focus lock (for hyperfocal distance) for fast shooting of birds flying by?
Asked by: Charles
The only way to lock the focus is by pressing the shutter halfway and holding it. But you can only lock the focus for one shot. An interchangeable lens camera would be a better option for locking the focus.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2022-01-12

How fast is the power-up?

How fast is the power-up?
Asked by: Charles
Less than 1 second.
Answered by: jeff
Date published: 2021-03-15

does this camera have longitude and latitude in ...

does this camera have longitude and latitude in decimal format?
Asked by: Heather
Yes, Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera has longitude and latitude in decimal format. Make sure to update your camera with the latest A-GPS from Nikon download center.
Answered by: samikg
Date published: 2022-03-01

Country of manufacturing

Country of manufacturing
Asked by: Anonymous
nikon is japanese
Answered by: Glenn
Date published: 2021-10-01

How fast is the auto-focus?

How fast is the auto-focus?
Asked by: Charles
The Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera uses contrast-detection autofocus. While it is not the fastest point-and-shoot camera in regards to autofocus, focus is relatively fast and is similar in performance to other point-and-shoot cameras that use contrast-detection autofocus.
Answered by: Manzell
Date published: 2022-01-12

I notice that when the camera is off, there is a ...

I notice that when the camera is off, there is a clicking noise when I tilt it forward and back. Is this normal?
Asked by: Alan
No it is not normal
Answered by: Sonja
Date published: 2021-03-16

question

Are the visible body screws real or just decorative?
Asked by: Enrique
Upon examination, they appear to be real screws.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2019-12-18

question

Anybody shot on Creative Timelapse mode? Could tell me about final resolution of video? because it is 4k but other models like B700 not make Timelapse videos on 4k, it is just 1080p.Thanks
Asked by: Valentin
When the Frame Rate setting of the movie menu is set to 30 fps (60p/60p), 300 images are captured and saved with 1080/30p. When set to 25 fps (25p/50p), 250 images are captured and saved with 1080/25p. While the final file size is not indicated, the resolution for in-camera Time-Lapse images would be 1080p, not 4K.
Answered by: Manzell L.
Date published: 2021-03-07
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