Meet the rugged COOLPIX W300—the all-weather compact with deep-water credentials. Enjoy superb image quality, easy connectivity, and GPS tracking. For the great outdoors, the city, and everything in between.

Tough build. Tough performance. Real freedom.

Waterproof to 30 m, shockproof, freeze-proof, and dustproof. This camera goes where you go. And brings back great images to prove it.Take the plunge with the COOLPIX W300 and you can capture photos and video at depths of up to 30 m without housing.¹ A solid performer on land too, this dustproof compact lets you shoot in temperatures as low as -10° C.² And the shockproof body can tolerate drops from heights of up to 2.4 m.³ Get your Advanced Open Water certification, ride those rough trails, and hit the slopes—all without worrying about the camera.

Thrilling moments. Exceptional images.

The bright NIKKOR wide-angle zoom lens and 16 MP CMOS sensor deliver superb images of unforgettable moments—even in low light.The sensitive back-illuminated CMOS sensor and bright f/2.8 lens give you the freedom to shoot underwater or in low light. The 5x optical zoom offers a flexible range of 24–120mm (35mm equivalent). And the 10x Dynamic Fine Zoom effectively doubles your reach to 240 mm (35mm equivalent).⁴ Macro mode lets you capture extreme close-ups of tiny wonders above or below the water.

Revel in the details with 4K/UHD video.

See more of the world. Then show more of the world. Grab ultra-high-definition video and let them know what they’re missing.Easily shoot stunning 4K/UHD 30p footage, or record Full HD (1080p) video on land or underwater. An AE lock helps capture smooth footage as the light changes, which is especially handy when filming underwater. You can save frames as photos when viewing footage in playback mode, and optimise video for sharing on social networks by recording in MP4 format. A wind-noise-reduction function can reduce the sound that is produced when wind passes over the camera’s built-in stereo microphone.

The creative edge. It’s yours.

Easily create dramatic clips with the in-camera time-lapse and Superlapse movie functions.Capture a fast-forward dash along a new trail with Superlapse movie. This clever function enables a central subject to be placed in quickly changing scenes and settings. Let the camera create a time-lapse movie clip of the night sky at camp. Or the sun setting over the horizon as you relax on the beach after your dive.

Knows where you go. Shows where you’ve been.

Geotag your shots and log your journey. Support for GPS/GLONASS/QZSS lets you instantly check your position or water depth on the camera’s monitor.Track your altitude or underwater depth with a dual altimeter/depth gauge. The camera’s Tool button instantly displays GPS, altitude/depth or air pressure/water pressure readings on the monitor image. Altitude and water depth information recorded at the time of shooting can be included in the image data (EXIF).

Share the view. Stay connected via SnapBridge.

Keep your camera connected to your smart device to sync photos as you shoot—then share them instantly. Use your smart device to shoot remotely.

Nikon’s SnapBridge lets you keep the COOLPIX W300 constantly connected to your smart device via Bluetooth® low energy technology.⁵ Sync photos to your device as you shoot, without having to reconnect each time. Transfer movies manually whenever you want via the camera’s built-in Wi-Fi®.⁶ SnapBridge connectivity also lets you use your smart device to shoot remotely.

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Shoot sharp and steady. On land or under the water.

Adventure doesn’t wait. This camera’s speedy autofocus and impressive Vibration Reduction deliver fast, steady, spot-on shooting.The fast autofocus (AF) system with Target Finding AF technology keeps the focus on your intended subject, even underwater or in low light. Subjects snap into focus incredibly quickly, whether you’re taking an underwater portrait of your diving buddy or filming action as the daylight fades. Nikon’s five-axis Hybrid Vibration Reduction compensates for camera shake so you get steady video footage. Perfect when shooting the scenery from the back of the jeep.

Easy control for lives rich with adventure.

With a deep grip, a large monitor, and easy control underwater or when wearing gloves, this camera lets you keep your attention on the action.Weighing in at just 231 g, this small camera still packs a large monitor with great visibility. The 7.5 cm (3 in) 920k-dot TFT monitor makes it simple to confirm camera settings, check compositions, or review images. You can use the LED light button to illuminate darker surroundings. Extra space between the buttons plus a large zoom control facilitate easier operation when wearing gloves. And the deep, non-slip grip ensures a firm hold.

The world is waiting. Go find it.

The camera’s tripod socket is just as useful for accessories—like Nikon’s underwater flash—as it is for shooting time-lapse movies with a tripod.The tripod socket accepts a variety of accessories (including a selfie stick) as well as a tripod.

Be ready.

Batteries, straps, selfie sticks, and more. Find all the accessories you need for the compact camera that goes where you go.

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Technical Specifications

    • Type

    • Compact digital camera

    • Effective pixels

    • 16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)

    • Image sensor

    • 1/2.3-in. type CMOS, Total pixels: approx. 16.79 million

    • Lens

    • NIKKOR lens with 5x optical zoom

    • Focal length

    • 4.3 to 21.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 -120 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format)

    • F-number

    • f/2.8 to 4.9

    • Lens construction

    • 12 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements)

    • Magnification

    • Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 480 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format)

    • Vibration reduction

    • Lens shift and electronic VR

    • Autofocus

    • Contrast-detect AF

    • Focus range

    • [W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)

    • AF-area mode

    • Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, target finding AF

    • Monitor

    • 7.5 cm (3-in.) diagonal
      Approx. 921k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment

    • Frame coverage

    • Approx. 97% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)

    • Frame coverage (playback mode)

    • Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)

    • Storage media

    • SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 99 MB)

    • File system

    • DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant

    • Storage file formats

    • Still images: JPEG
      Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)

    • Image size (pixels)

    • 16 M (High) 4608 x 3456, 16 M 4608 x 3456, 8 M 3264 x 2448, 4 M 2272 x 1704, 2 M 1600 x 1200, VGA 640 x 480, 16:9 12 M 4608 x 2592, 1:1 3456 x 3456

    • Movie - frame size (pixels) and frame rate

    • 2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD), 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 480/30p, 480/25p, HS 480/4x, HS 1080/0.5x1

    • ISO sensitivity

    • ISO 125 to 1600, ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode)

    • Exposure metering

    • Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)

    • Exposure control

    • Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)

    • Shutter type

    • Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter

    • Shutter speed

    • 1/1500 to 1 s, 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting), 25 s (Star trails in Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode)

    • Self-timer

    • 10 s, 2 s, 5 s (self-portrait timer)

    • Aperture

    • Electronically-controlled preset aperture (–1 AV) and ND filter (–2 AV) selections

    • Aperture range

    • 3 steps (f/2.8, f/4.1, f/8.2 [W])

    • Built-in flash

    • Yes

    • Flash range (approx.)

    • [W]: 0.5 to 5.2 m (1 ft 8 in. to 17 ft), [T]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 14 ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)

    • Flash control

    • TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

    • USB

    • Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)

    • HDMI output

    • HDMI micro connector (Type D)

    • Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) standards

    • IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)

    • Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) operating frequency

    • 2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)

    • Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) maximum output power

    • 11.3 dBm (EIRP)

    • Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) security

    • Open system, WPA2-PSK

    • Bluetooth standards

    • Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1

    • Electronic compass

    • 16 cardinal points (position correction using 3-axis acceleration sensor, automatic correction for the deviated angle, and automatic offset adjustment)

    • GPS - location data

    • GPS: Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz, Geodetic system: WGS 84 GLONASS: Receiving frequency: 1598.0625 to 1605.3750 MHz, Geodetic system: WGS 84

    • Barometer

    • Display range: Approx. 500 to 4600 hPa

    • Altimeter

    • Display range: Approx. -300 to +4500 m (-984 to +14,760 ft)

    • Depth gauge

    • Display range: Approx. 0 to 35 m (0 to 114 ft)

    • Waterproof

    • JIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) equivalent (under our testing conditions)
      Capacity to shoot images underwater up to a depth of 30 m (100 ft) and for 60 minutes

    • Dustproof

    • JIS/IEC protection class 6 (IP6X) equivalent (under our testing conditions)

    • Shockproof

    • Cleared our testing conditions4 compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock

    • Supported languages

    • Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian

    • Power sources

    • One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included), EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately)

    • Charging time

    • Approx. 2 h 20 min (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains)

    • Battery life

    • Approx. 280 shots when using EN-EL122

    • Actual battery life for movie recording

    • Approx. 1 h (1080/30p) when using EN-EL122 3
      Approx. 1 h (1080/25p) when using EN-EL122 3

    • LED light

    • Built-in

    • Tripod socket

    • 1/4 (ISO 1222)

    • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    • Approx. 111.5 x 66.0 x 29.0 mm (4.4 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.) (excluding projections)

    • Weight

    • Approx. 231 g (8.2 oz) (including battery and memory card)

    • Operating environment - temperature

    • -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F) (for land use), 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (for underwater use)

    • Operating environment - humidity

    • 85% or less (no condensation)

    • Supplied accessories

    • Camera strap for land use, EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter5 6, UC-E21 USB Cable, Brush7

Type

Compact digital camera

Effective pixels

16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.)

Image sensor

1/2.3-in. type CMOS, Total pixels: approx. 16.79 million

Lens

NIKKOR lens with 5x optical zoom

Focal length

4.3 to 21.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24 -120 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format)

F-number

f/2.8 to 4.9

Lens construction

12 elements in 10 groups (2 ED lens elements)

Magnification

Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 480 mm lens in 35 mm [135] format)

Vibration reduction

Lens shift and electronic VR

Autofocus

Contrast-detect AF

Focus range

[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to infinity, Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)

AF-area mode

Face priority, manual with 99 focus areas, center, subject tracking, target finding AF

Monitor

7.5 cm (3-in.) diagonal
Approx. 921k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment

Frame coverage

Approx. 97% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)

Frame coverage (playback mode)

Approx. 100% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture)

Storage media

SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 99 MB)

File system

DCF and Exif 2.31 compliant

Storage file formats

Still images: JPEG
Movies: MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)

Image size (pixels)

16 M (High) 4608 x 3456, 16 M 4608 x 3456, 8 M 3264 x 2448, 4 M 2272 x 1704, 2 M 1600 x 1200, VGA 640 x 480, 16:9 12 M 4608 x 2592, 1:1 3456 x 3456

Movie - frame size (pixels) and frame rate

2160/30p (4K UHD), 2160/25p (4K UHD), 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 480/30p, 480/25p, HS 480/4x, HS 1080/0.5x1

ISO sensitivity

ISO 125 to 1600, ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using Auto mode)

Exposure metering

Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more)

Exposure control

Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)

Shutter type

Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter

Shutter speed

1/1500 to 1 s, 1/4000 s (maximum speed during high-speed continuous shooting), 25 s (Star trails in Multiple exp. Lighten scene mode)

Self-timer

10 s, 2 s, 5 s (self-portrait timer)

Aperture

Electronically-controlled preset aperture (–1 AV) and ND filter (–2 AV) selections

Aperture range

3 steps (f/2.8, f/4.1, f/8.2 [W])

Built-in flash

Yes

Flash range (approx.)

[W]: 0.5 to 5.2 m (1 ft 8 in. to 17 ft), [T]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 14 ft) (ISO sensitivity: Auto)

Flash control

TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

USB

Micro-USB connector (Do not use any USB cable other than the included UC-E21 USB Cable.), Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge)

HDMI output

HDMI micro connector (Type D)

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) standards

IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol)

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) operating frequency

2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels)

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) maximum output power

11.3 dBm (EIRP)

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) security

Open system, WPA2-PSK

Bluetooth standards

Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1

Electronic compass

16 cardinal points (position correction using 3-axis acceleration sensor, automatic correction for the deviated angle, and automatic offset adjustment)

GPS - location data

GPS: Receiving frequency: 1575.42 MHz, Geodetic system: WGS 84 GLONASS: Receiving frequency: 1598.0625 to 1605.3750 MHz, Geodetic system: WGS 84

Barometer

Display range: Approx. 500 to 4600 hPa

Altimeter

Display range: Approx. -300 to +4500 m (-984 to +14,760 ft)

Depth gauge

Display range: Approx. 0 to 35 m (0 to 114 ft)

Waterproof

JIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) equivalent (under our testing conditions)
Capacity to shoot images underwater up to a depth of 30 m (100 ft) and for 60 minutes

Dustproof

JIS/IEC protection class 6 (IP6X) equivalent (under our testing conditions)

Shockproof

Cleared our testing conditions4 compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock

Supported languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian

Power sources

One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included), EH-62F AC Adapter (available separately)

Charging time

Approx. 2 h 20 min (when using EH-73P/EH-73PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains)

Battery life

Approx. 280 shots when using EN-EL122

Actual battery life for movie recording

Approx. 1 h (1080/30p) when using EN-EL122 3
Approx. 1 h (1080/25p) when using EN-EL122 3

LED light

Built-in

Tripod socket

1/4 (ISO 1222)

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Approx. 111.5 x 66.0 x 29.0 mm (4.4 x 2.6 x 1.2 in.) (excluding projections)

Weight

Approx. 231 g (8.2 oz) (including battery and memory card)

Operating environment - temperature

-10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F) (for land use), 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (for underwater use)

Operating environment - humidity

85% or less (no condensation)

Supplied accessories

Camera strap for land use, EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, EH-73P Charging AC Adapter5 6, UC-E21 USB Cable, Brush7

  • ¹ Waterproof: clears Nikon testing conditions that are equivalent to JIS/IEC Protection Class 8 (IPX8). Shooting at depths up to 30 m is possible for approx. 60 minutes
    ² Freeze-proof/dustproof: clears Nikon testing conditions that are equivalent to JIS/IEC Protection Class 6 (IPX6).
    ³ Shockproof: clears Nikon testing conditions that conform to MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock (dropped onto plywood of 5 cm thickness from a height of 240 cm).
    ⁴ Magnification of Dynamic Fine Zoom is calculated from the maximum wide-angle position of optical zoom.
    ⁵ The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Nikon and its Affiliates is under license.
    ⁶ Wi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
    Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.
    All Nikon trademarks are trademarks of Nikon Corporation.

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