The Nikon COOLPIX W300 Digital Camera comes with a robust body that offers water and shock resistance as well as performs flawlessly in extreme temperatures. It has an integrated Nikkor 5× optical zoom lens with a 24–120mm variable focal length and f/2.8–4.9 aperture range. The camera takes pictures with a 16 MP BSI CMOS sensor that highlights the small nuances in the scene even in low-light. The camera offers 4K video recording at 30 fps and 16 MP continuous shots up to 5 frames at 7 fps. The 3.0-inch LCD screen is provided for scene composition and to use the built-in GPS and eCompass functions. The integrated flash has an approximate range of 17 feet for the wide lens setting. Thanks to the SnapBridge wireless connectivity, you can transfer images to smartphones and control the camera from a distance.
Optics and Focus
The Nikkor 5× optical zoom lens includes 12 elements in 10 groups. It provides a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 24–120mm and allows you to adjust the aperture from f/2.8 to f/4.9. The optical zoom range of 5× is expandable by 4× via digital zoom. With contrast-detection AF, the camera makes it easy to retain the focus on a moving subject. The lens comes with a minimum focus distance of 50 cm on the standard setting and 1 cm on the macro setting. Take clear shots of fast-moving objects by increasing the shutter speed up to 1/4000th of a second. The Vibration reduction function reduces the effect of camera shakes so that your images and videos are crisp.
Sensor and Screen
The camera comes with a 16 MP BSI CMOS sensor that makes it produce images with vibrant colors. You can compose the scene with the 3.0-inch LCD screen that offers a 921k-dot resolution. The screen has an anti-glare coating to prevent reflections from causing hassle when viewing the scene in bright conditions.
Image and Video
The camera captures 16 MP images with a maximum resolution of 4608×3456 dpi in JPEG format. It records 4K videos at 30 fps and 1080p videos at 60 fps. Capture a fast-paced moment in a series of burst photos by enabling the continuous shooting mode of 7 fps. Various creative modes and special effects can be used to add uniqueness to the captured images. The camera can mimic the view of a fish-eye lens, miniaturize the scene, and fine-tune the dynamic range or saturation.
Other Features
With the built-in flash, you can take shots in dim light or complete darkness within an effective range of 17 feet on the wide lens setting and 14.7 feet on the macro setting. Also, you can use the LED as a flashlight. The camera provides the SnapBridge wireless connectivity that uses the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to allow transferring of images to smartphones or tablets. Tag the current geo-location to the pictures by enabling the built-in GPS. Even if you are using heavy gloves, you can change the camera setting by moving the camera. The camera offers up to 280 still images on a fully charged EN-EL12 Li-ion battery that takes approximately 2 hours 20 minutes for recharging.
