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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was announced 20 months later than the W300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1000 grades against the W300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon W300

 A1000 W300 
LaunchedJanuary 2019May 2017More recent by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon A1000

 W300 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon W300

 A1000 W300 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1000 against the W300.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and W300 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and W300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1000 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
52
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
50
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
Nikon W300 Travel photography features
73
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
low battery life (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
73
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
missing mic port
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2019-01-18 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 231 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 280 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $477 $387