Reasons to choose Coolpix 100
Released in 1997, Coolpix 100 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 200 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 100
vs Nikon Coolpix 300
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
Coolpix 10017 mm²
Coolpix 300- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix 100 and Coolpix 300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 100MetricCoolpix 300
0.3 MPEffective pixels0.3 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor4.8 × 3.6
7.59 µmPixel pitch7.59 µm
57.6 µm²Pixel area57.6 µm²
1.74 MP/cm²Pixel density1.74 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor7.21
—Maximum video—
200 gWeight250 g
Internal storageStorageInternal storage
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix 100 and Coolpix 300 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix 100 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 100 and Coolpix 300 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix 100 and Coolpix 300 were both released in 1997. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 300
Released in 1997, Coolpix 300 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 0.3 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.