Nikon Coolpix W300 vs Nikon Coolpix A300 Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix W300 vs Nikon Coolpix A300.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon Coolpix W300 and Nikon Coolpix A300. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Nikon Coolpix W300 has a 16.0 MP and Nikon Coolpix A300 has a 20.1 MP resolution.

  Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon Coolpix A300
  Nikon Coolpix W300 Front Nikon Coolpix A300 Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Nikon Nikon
Megapixels 16.0 20.1
Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Sensor Format 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor n/a n/a
AA Filter None
Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) 5152 x 3864 (19.9 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 125 - Max 1600 Min 80 - Max 3200
Full ISO Settings Auto ISO, 125-1600; 3200 and 6400 available in Auto mode Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode
Startup Time
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection: Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, Target Finding AF Contrast Detect: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto ISO, 125-1600; 3200 and 6400 available in Auto mode Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode
Shutter Speed Range 1/4000 - 25 sec 1/1500 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode No No
JPEG Buffer Size 5 6
AW Buffer Size
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 2.7
LCD Resolution 921,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen No No
Articulating Screen No No
Tilt Swivel Screen No No
Selfie Screen No No
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking No No
Viewfinder No / LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type
Focus Peaking No No
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1280x720 (30p/25p)
Video File Format MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support
Microphone Jack No No
Headphone Jack No No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed
Internal connections Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Micro USB
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC No Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Built-In GPS Yes No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA)
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 8.1 oz (231 g) includes batteries 4.2 oz (118 g) includes batteries
Size 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.1 in. (112 x 66 x 29 mm) 3.8 x 2.3 x 0.8 in. (96 x 58 x 20 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $386.95
Buy starting from $169.99
Release Date 2017-07-01 2017-02-15