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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2017
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was introduced 6 years earlier than the W300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the AW100 grades vs the W300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Nikon W300

 AW100 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon AW100

 W300 AW100 
AnnouncedMay 2017August 2011More recent by 70 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Nikon W300

 AW100 W300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW100 and the W300.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and W300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and W300.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older AW100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
55
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography information
Nikon W300 Travel photography information
67
weather proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging factors
Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Nikon AW100 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photos
Battery form - Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $387