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Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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
  • Released May 2017
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L810 and Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 6 years prior to the W300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L810 matches up vs the W300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon W300

 L810 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon L810

 W300 L810 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2012Newer by 64 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon W300

 L810 W300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has got outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 and Nikon W300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 versus the W300.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and W300 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and W300.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Nikon W300 Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Nikon W300
60
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix W300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-01 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 231 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 photos 280 photos
Type of battery AA Built-in
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $387