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The Nikon Coolpix A300 is a compact, stylish point-and-shoot camera featuring a 20.1 MP CCD sensor, 8x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, and advanced connectivity options including Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth. Designed for on-the-go professionals, it offers hybrid vibration reduction, smart scene selection, and seamless wireless photo sharing via Nikon SnapBridge, making it the perfect travel companion for capturing and sharing high-quality images effortlessly.
| Metering Methods | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Automatic, Exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Self Timer | 1E+1, 2, 5 |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230000 |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 19 MB |
| Write Speed | 30 fps |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | Class 2 |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | U1 or higher |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SPI |
| Compatible Mountings | Nikon 1 |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Image stabilization | Hybrid |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 0.00067 seconds |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Special Feature | Travel Light |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 4.16 ounces |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Flash Modes | Multiple flash modes (at least 'Auto') |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Compatible Devices | Devices with Wi-Fi, NFC, or Bluetooth connectivity and support for JPEG and AVI file formats |
| Aperture modes | f/3.7-f/6.6 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Battery Weight | 0.2 Grams |
| Delay between shots | 0.9 seconds |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Frame Rate | 30p |
| Mount Type | Tripod |
| Warranty Type | No Warranty |
| Crop Factor | 5.6 |
| Mounting Thread Type | Nikon 1 mount (exact specifications not provided) |
| Aspect Ratio | Unknown |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Maximum Image Size | 20.1 MP |
| Bit Depth | 24 Bit |
| Total Still Resolution | 20 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 36 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 8 x |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle |
| Zoom | optical |
| Camera Lens | 8x optical Zoom-NIKKOR lens, 4.5-36.0mm (25-200mm eq. in 35mm format), f/3.7-6.6, 8 elements in 7 groups, up to 4x digital zoom, lens-shift VR and electronic VR for movies |
| Minimum Focal Length | 4.5 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 83.1 Degrees |
| Focal Length Description | 4.5-36.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25–200mm lens in 35mm [135] format) |
| Lens Construction | 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Backlighting, Beach, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | No |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Night vision | No |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Features | Contrast-detect AF |
| Autofocus Points | 79 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
K**.
Awesome super light camera for those looking to get into digital photography
Great camera for those wanting an old school little camera :)Camera arrived a little late but I think that was an issue with my mail service, not the seller.Cam came with charger, battery, and wrist strap. Sellers are very helpful and seem reputable.As for the camera itself, its perfect! Great easy to understand display, lots of different options to choose from regarding preloaded settings, super easy to transfer pics from cam to laptop, just plug in the cord and viola! The cam is also surprisingly light but durable, so great to throw into ur bag. Itsy bitsy glitch on the display but does not impact the quality whatsoever and is unnoticeable. Super happy with this! All I had to buy was the memory card but it was like 11$ at best buy so pretty easy (32BG sandisk ultra plus) Works great and excited to take lots of pics with it :3
K**E
Keep Looking!
I'm SO disappointed with this camera! For my purpose, I wanted an easy point and shoot. I wanted something that would easily upload photos.This camera is WAY too needy and persnickety. Mission NOT accomplished. It is wrapped up for return as I write.
A**R
Four Stars
Good camera, compact and takes good pics.
F**T
Great Pictures, Great Price!
I honestly don't know how any other review could give this camera 1 star. Sure, it isn't the best camera, but it's a CHEAP camera! I bought this camera so I could review it on my youtube channel. At first, I was skeptical, and I didn't expect much. After taking a few shots, I was afraid I had made a bad choice. However, I know that cameras aren't that simple, so I decided to try a few different options. After playing around with the camera a little bit, I was able to get some amazing shots!This is not a bad camera! It is an amazing camera for this price! I disagree that the average smartphone camera is any better than this camera. Even though some of the newer smartphones may be able to compete, this camera is still amazing! You can take great pictures if you know what you are doing! Even if you don't know what you are doing, once you get used to the camera, your pictures will look beautiful!I will try to upload some of my photos in a few minutes.
M**.
Unreliable Flash - Unreliable Camera - Not a Good Product
I have had great luck with every Coolpix model I've owned in the past but this A300 is not good. I have a home inspection business and use a camera every day. This model is very frustrating to use. I need to take many pics where lighting is not good. But, the auto sensing flash on this camera does not sense lighting or adjust properly. It takes way too many pictures without engaging the flash when a flash is needed and many pictures come out dim, poorly lit, and unusable for use in my inspection reports. I often need to turn my flashlight on to ensure I get enough light for pictures and take multiple pictures of the same thing just to make sure I am getting a usable picture. And often times when I do this, the camera flash will decide it wants to work.And to add to the frustration, the camera will not allow you to manually engage the flash. It only has an AUTO or OFF setting for the flash. So you have to hope the AUTO setting decide it wants to work. This a very disappointing camera, easily the worst Nikon Coolpix model I have owned and I have owned a lot of them. Only buy this camera if you like pulling your hair out in frustration.
C**C
does not allow you to turn on/off the flash manually.
Camera is fine. This model is fully automatic though and does not allow you to turn on/off the flash manually.
V**R
clear sharp pictures easy to use
screen smaller than my older cool pix, but pictures are clear an easy to use. this camera along with many others by Nikon has been discontinued because unfortunately everyone uses their I phone for crappy pictures that do not compare to the sharpness of a real camera.
C**S
They take good pictures and can easily fit in a pocket
I've had 3 of these. They take good pictures and can easily fit in a pocket. I load the pics to my IMac for easy editing. I'd say they are more fragile than a phone and they don't like water. The scene selection feature is worth exploring. The close ups come out pretty good when the close up scene is chosen.
