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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix 300
vs Nikon Coolpix 900
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
Coolpix 30021 mm²
Coolpix 900- Area ratio
- 1.23:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 23.4%
The Coolpix 900 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix 300MetricCoolpix 900
0.3 MPEffective pixels1.2 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor5.33 × 4
7.59 µmPixel pitch4.22 µm
57.6 µm²Pixel area17.77 µm²
1.74 MP/cm²Pixel density5.63 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor6.49
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight360 g
Internal storageStorageCompactFlash type I
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 900 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix 300 has the lighter body. The Coolpix 900 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix 900 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix 900
Released in 1998, Coolpix 900 has about 21 mm² of sensor area, 1.2 MP effective resolution, and a 360 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.