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Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Nikon D2Xs front
Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs Key Specs

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
  • Announced May 2017
Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Introduced June 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D2X
  • Replacement is Nikon D3X
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Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon W300 versus Nikon D2Xs, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro DSLR and both are built by Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and D2Xs (12MP) and the W300 (1/2.3") and D2Xs (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The W300 was introduced 11 years later than the D2Xs and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the W300 matches up versus the D2Xs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Nikon D2Xs

 W300 D2Xs 
IntroducedMay 2017June 2006More recent by 134 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k235kCrisper display (+686k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Nikon W300

 D2Xs W300 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Nikon D2Xs

 W300 D2Xs 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2Xs has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Compare the Nikon W300 versus Nikon D2Xs 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 based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the W300 and the D2Xs.

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and D2Xs is 91 and 51 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and D2Xs.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The W300 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon W300 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography advice
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Nikon D2Xs
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D2Xs Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Nikon D2Xs
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
43
environment proofing
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography features
Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography features
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
max ISO too low (800)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging details
Nikon D2Xs Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon W300 vs Nikon D2Xs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Nikon D2Xs
 Nikon Coolpix W300Nikon D2Xs
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Nikon D2Xs
Type Waterproof Pro DSLR
Announced 2017-05-31 2006-06-01
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 800
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 235 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 1200 gr (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 59
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 489
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
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