Underwater. High altitudes. In the cold. The best shots in harsh conditions.

• Overview
• Specifications

• Ready for adventure

  The COOLPIX W300 can go wherever the road less travelled leads.

  

  Waterproof to 100 ft.

  Take it snorkeling, SCUBA diving, fishing or just having fun in the pool.

  

  Freezeproof to 14°

  Take it skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snow shoeing or ice skating.

  

  Shockproof

  Can handle rough conditions, including drops from up to 7.9 ft. high.

  

  Dustproof

  Take it to the beach, the ball field...any place that gets dirty.

  

  Jaw-dropping photos and videos

  16-MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor

  Share epic photos and videos that put your friends and family in the moment. The COOLPIX W300's 16 MP low-light sensor and fast f/2.8 NIKKOR zoom lens freeze action in striking detail, even when the light is fading. It's fast autofocus and continuous shooting speed helps you land shots others might miss. Turn on Macro Mode and reveal hidden details in flowers, plants, insects and more.

  

  Zoom into the action

  5x optical zoom NIKKOR lens with Hybrid VR

  When the action is just out of reach, zoom in with the telephoto power of the COOLPIX W300's 5x optical zoom lens. You'll have the flexibility to get the whole scene into the frame or to zoom in for a tight view. The whole time you're shooting, Nikon's Hybrid VR (Vibration Reduction) keeps your photos and videos steady, even when the road gets bumpy.

   

   

  Play

  4K Ultra HD videos with stereo sound*

  With the touch of a button, the COOLPIX W300 records 4K Ultra HD or 1080p Full HD videos with stereo sound. Combine your favorite clips into a 30-second compilation with background music and special effects using Short Movie Show—ideal for sharing online. Use Time-lapse recording to condense an hour of action into a 10-second sequence, or speed up time with a Superlapse video. You can even shoot stills while recording video. The camera also features VR during movie recording (5-axis hybrid: lens-shift type and electronic type) and AE lock is now available when shooting underwater video.

   

  *Not all video features are available when recording in 4K UHD, please refer to the owner’s manual for details.

  

  Action-friendly control

  Simple, smart operation designed for action

  Operating the COOLPIX W300 couldn't be easier. An extra large grip and smart button placement make for stable one-handed shooting. The large 3.0-inch LCD has an anti-reflective coating for shooting in bright light. A dedicated Tool button gives you quick access to GPS, eCompass and other tools. When you're wearing heavy gloves, you can change modes simply by moving the camera.

  

  Access and share on the go

  Built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth

  Pull out a compatible smartphone or tablet to automatically transfer, review and share your photos, add caption text and even take pictures remotely with the COOLPIX W300. The Nikon SnapBridge app can automatically back-up your photos to Nikon IMAGE SPACE as you shoot them. Share the moment while it's still happening.

  Always be prepared

  The COOLPIX W300 is more than a camera; it's a useful travel companion.

  

  Onboard GPS, eCompass, Altimeter, Depth Gauge and more

  Easily track and view your course, steps taken, altitude, depth—even atmospheric and water pressure—with the COOLPIX W300.

  

  Built-in bright LED light

  Whether you're illuminating a subject or trying to see your map, the COOLPIX W300's bright LED light will come in handy.

  

  Style your shots

  Special effects and Creative Mode

  Make your photos stand out from the crowd with Creative Mode, eight Special Effects and eight Quick Effects that you can apply before or after you take a shot. Highlight a single color within a B&W image, soften the focus of everything in a portrait, increase contrast and dynamic range, mimic a fisheye lens, make everything look like a toy model, reduce fog or smoke in a shot and much more.

  Beautiful portraits made easy

  Taking great photos of the people and pets we love is easy with the COOLPIX W300.

  

  Smart Portrait Mode

  Turn on Smart Portrait Mode and select from seven portrait-enhancing effects to make your friends and family look their best.

  

  Glamour Retouch

  Retouch your shots with 12 functions like Skin Softening, Teeth Whitening, Brighten Faces and more to make every shot a keeper.

  

  Point and shoot ease

  The COOLPIX W300 takes the work out of great photos and videos. When you're in a challenging situation, just select from 20 common Scene Modes like Night Landscape or Portrait, or choose Scene Auto Selector and let the camera choose for you.

  

  Fast continuous shooting

  When the action speeds up, hold down the COOLPIX W300's shutter button and capture up to 7 frames per second. Find amazing images within a split second of action.

  

  Powerful battery and quick charging

  When you're out on an excursion, there's no where to charge a battery. That's why the COOLPIX W300's battery is good for over 280 shots. When it is time for a charge, expect a full recharge in just 2 hours and 20 minutes.

  

  Accessorize your adventures

  Want to take things to the next level? Add the optional SB-N10 Underwater Speedlight*, which acts as both an underwater flash and a strobe, for beautifully lit underwater photos and videos. Add a silicone jacket for better grip when wet…and some extra style.
  
  *The SB-N10 Underwater Speedlight requires use of the SR-CP10A Underwater Optical Fiber Optic Cable Adapter, sold separately.

  Technology

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    VR image stabilization

    A Nikon technology that improves image stability by automatically compensating for camera shake.
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    ISO 6400

    Maximum high ISO available on the camera is 6400 ISO.
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    CMOS

    Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor, one of the two main types of image sensors used in digital cameras. The Nikon COOLPIX CMOS image sensor with a backside illumination structure increases the amount of light that each pixel receives. The resulting improvement in noise and sensitivity reduction makes the select COOLPIX cameras more capable when shooting night scenes or in dark indoor situations.
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    Clear Color Display

    This innovative technology improves screen visibility for a more vivid, clear image when taking and sharing pictures. Reflections are minimized while contrast and power savings are improved. (In select COOLPIX models).
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    Smart Portrait System

    Nikon’s Smart Portrait System incorporates into COOLPIX cameras a series of automatic functions, including In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™, Improved Face-Priority AF, Face Priority AE, Smile Mode, Blink Warning, Skin Softening and D-Lighting.
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    Scene Auto Selector / Easy Auto Mode

    Nikon COOLPIX cameras are so smart they know what kind of picture you're taking and can automatically select from six commonly used scene modes, eliminating the mode-setting procedure and streamlining the shooting process.
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    Target Finding AF

    Select COOLPIX digital cameras utilize the Target Finding AF feature which instantaneously assesses the intended subject and automatically adjusts the AF area according to its size to assure clearly focused images.
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    Subject Tracking

    COOLPIX cameras and select D-SLRs in Live View mode, maintain focus on a moving subject using a contrast detection system, which is based on the principle that objects in a scene that are in focus display the highest contrast.
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    Full HD

    Full HD video offers a resolution of 1080p, with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
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    Rugged Reliability

    Rugged Reliability describes Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras that are waterproof and shockproof. Check your manual to see exactly what waterproof or shockproof designations your camera has.
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    Built-in World Map

    A scene mode available on select Nikon digital cameras that lets you view maps that are built-into the camera's memory.
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    Wi-Fi

    Refers to wireless technology and wireless communication. In photography, it's most commonly the wireless transmission of images directly from a camera to a computer in order to achieve a swifter workflow.
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    GPS

    Global Positioning System, in which the receiver calculates its position on the earth by timing signals received from GPS satellites.
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    Dynamic Fine Zoom

    Dynamic Fine Zoom is a new feature available on select Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras that extends the zoom range electronically 2x with minimal image degradation.

   

• Body type
  Body type	Compact
  Sensor
  Max resolution	4608 x 3456
  Image ratio w:h	4:3
  Effective pixels	16 megapixels
  Sensor photo detectors	17 megapixels
  Sensor size	1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
  Image
  ISO	Auto, 125-6400
  White balance presets	5
  Custom white balance	Yes
  Image stabilization	Optical
  Uncompressed format	No
  JPEG quality levels	Fine, normal
  Optics & Focus
  Focal length (equiv.)	24–120 mm
  Optical zoom	5×
  Maximum aperture	F2.8–4.9
  Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
  Digital zoom	Yes (4x)
  Normal focus range	50 cm (19.69″)
  Macro focus range	1 cm (0.39″)
  Screen / viewfinder
  Articulated LCD	Fixed
  Screen size	3″
  Screen dots	921,000
  Touch screen	No
  Screen type	TFT LCD
  Live view	Yes
  Viewfinder type	None
  Photography features
  Minimum shutter speed	1 sec
  Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
  Aperture priority	No
  Shutter priority	No
  Manual exposure mode	No
  Subject / scene modes	Yes
  Built-in flash	Yes
  Flash range	5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
  External flash	No
  Continuous drive	7.0 fps
  Self-timer	Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
  Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
  Exposure compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
  WB Bracketing	No
  Videography features
  Format	MPEG-4, H.264
  Modes	3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
  Microphone	Stereo
  Speaker	Mono
  Storage
  Storage types	Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
  Storage included	473MB
  Connectivity
  USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  HDMI	Yes (micro-HDMI)
  Microphone port	No
  Headphone port	No
  Wireless	Built-In
  Wireless notes	802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth
  Remote control	Yes (via smartphone)
  Physical
  Environmentally sealed	Yes (waterproof to 30m, shockproof to 2.4m, freezeproof to -10C, dustproof)
  Durability	Waterproof, Shockproof
  Battery	Built-in
  Battery description	EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & charger
  Battery Life (CIPA)	280
  Weight (inc. batteries)	231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz)
  Dimensions	112 x 66 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.14″)
  Other features
  Orientation sensor	Yes
  GPS	Built-in
  GPS notes	with altimeter and depth gauge