Nikon COOLPIX W300 Black

MPN: VQA070E1  |  EAN: 0018208954254  |  Model: COOLPIX W300

Price Information

£389.00

as at 24 Sep 19 | 6:30 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Black - VQA070E1 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Advanced Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
4K Videos
Just Right
Travel
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Action & Adventure Videos
Outstanding
Time-lapse Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Rainproof
Outstanding
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Underwater Use
Outstanding
Dust-proof
Just Right
Fun & Funky Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right
Shockproof
Outstanding

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Nikon  device works!

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Nikon COOLPIX W300 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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If you're particular about getting the precise white balance or depth of field in a video you're recording, then you won't be looking to settle for anything ordinary. By purchasing the Nikon  COOLPIX W300, you will acquire a device that comes with an exhaustive set of options that you can tweak to your heart's content. 

Video Scenarios

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Nikon  COOLPIX W300 is a great companion to have.

For the YouTubers - This is a good choice for your video recordings because in addition to it's excellent Image Sensor Size (6.17 x 4.55 mm mm), it comes with an in-built image stablizer that ensures your shots remain steady.

Nonstop Activity - capture you exploits in vivid colour without worrying too much about this camera handling tough environments. It comes with the usual impact protections ensuring you remain free to focus on the action.

Other Video needs

Ultra High Definition - you'll be able to capture immersive and highly detailed footage with this camera's 4K capability.

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Nikon 's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the COOLPIX W300 is a really good choice. 

Actions shots are for more engaging than people posing for a photograph at events. The Nikon  COOLPIX W300 comes with Auto Focus Tracking which helps ensure people in motion still look sharp in your photos.

The thrilling action of sports is filled with magical moments that shouldn't be missed. Which is why by taking the COOLPIX W300 for those games, you'll have a camera that can effectively track subjects in frame while they are in motion.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Nikon , you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

Composing photographs of landscapes is subject to the lighting conditions that you're faced with. The 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) Image Sensor Size on this model play a big role in this. Also, the Nikon  COOLPIX W300 has a variety of scene modes which can be selected to suit the shot you're preparing to take.

Other considerations

During wet weather, not all cameras can cope with the odd splash or two. Fortunately, this device from Nikon  is sufficiently resistant to water to protect it from rain and drizzles.

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

Underwater photography is beautiful and you'll want a camera able to handle such wet conditions. Good thing the Nikon  COOLPIX W300 is waterproof up to a depth of 30 m metres.

The outdoors can get quite sandy depending on the environment you'll be taking pictures in. Which is why a camera like this is what you'll need as its been fully certified as dust-proof.

Style

It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

When you're more concerned about what your camera does than how it looks, the COOLPIX W300 is a safe bet.

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Technical Specifications

Nikon COOLPIX W300 Black - VQA070E1 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Dustproof Yes
Freezeproof Yes
Freezeproof Up To -10 °C
International Protection (IP) Code 68
Operating Temperature (T-T) -10 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Rainproof Yes
Splash Proof Yes
Waterproof Yes
Waterproof Up To 30 m
Camera
Aperture Range (F-F) 2.8-4.9
Barometer Yes
Camera File System DCF, Exif 2.3
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Scene Modes Backlighting, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Multiple Exposure Lighten, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Superlapse Movie, Time-lapse Movie, Underwate
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 5, 10 s
Tripod Mounting Supported Yes
Tripod Thread 1/4 "
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto
Flash Range (tele) 0.5 - 4.5 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.5 - 5.2 m
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Macro Focusing Range 1 m
Macro Focusing Range (wide) 0.01 - ∞ m
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focusing Range (tele) 0.5 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range (wide) 0.5 - ∞ m
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
ISO Sensitivity (max) 6400
ISO Sensitivity (min) 125
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Auto, Scene, Scene Auto Selector, Short Movie Show, Smart Portrait, Special Effects
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Matrix, Spot
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 25 - 1/4000 s
Camera Shutter Type Electronic
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/4000 s
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 25 s
Video
4K Video Capable Yes
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type 4K Ultra HD
Max FPS @4K 30
Maximum Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 60 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 640x480@25fps, 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@25fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@25fps, 3840x2160@30fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 4:3
Video Formats Supported AVC, H.264, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC
Built-in Microphone Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 2 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24 - 120 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.3 - 21.5 mm
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 12/10
Maximum Aperture Number 4.9
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 120 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 2.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 5 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal Memory 473
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display TFT
Display Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Diagonal 3 "
Display Diagonal (metric) 7.8 cm
Display Resolution (numeric) 921000 pixels
Field Of View 97 %
Viewfinder
Magnification 4 x
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 16 MP
Total Megapixels 16.79 MP
Technical Details
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Altimeter Yes
GPS (satellite) Yes
Interval Recording 1
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 2
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Connector Type B
USB Port Yes
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Capacity 1050 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 280 shots
Battery Recharge Time 2.33 h
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type EN-EL12
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type AC
Video Recording Time 60 h
Networking
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Version 4.1
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Cables Included USB
Hand Strap Yes
Wrist Strap Included Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 29 mm
Height 66 mm
Weight 231 g
Weight (including Battery) 231 g
Width 111.5 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 16M (High) 4608 x 3456, 16M 4608 x 3456, 8M 3264 x 2448, 4M 2272 x 1704, 2M 1600 x 1200, VGA 640 x 480, 16:9 12M 4608 x 2592, 1:1 3456 x 3456
Memory
Memory Slots 1
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 0 - 85 %