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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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
  • Launched May 2017
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and W300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 8 years earlier than the W300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1000pj scores vs the W300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon W300

 S1000pj W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon S1000pj

 W300 S1000pj 
LaunchedMay 2017August 2009Newer by 95 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon W300

 S1000pj W300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon W300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj versus the W300.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and W300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and W300.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography info
Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Nikon W300
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography advice
Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
48
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging factors
Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon W300
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-04 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 images
Type of battery - Built-in
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $289 $387