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Side-by-side comparison

Nikon Coolpix A10
vs Nikon Coolpix W300

Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix A10

Nikon / 2016

Coolpix A10

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Nikon Coolpix W300

Nikon / 2017

Coolpix W300

Full specifications

Sensor area

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28 mm²
Coolpix A10
28 mm²
Coolpix W300
Area ratio
1:1
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The Coolpix A10 and Coolpix W300 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Coolpix A10MetricCoolpix W300
16.1 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,280 × 720Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
160 gWeight231 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
2 AA-size batteriesBatteryEN-EL12 lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery

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 A10 and Coolpix W300 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix A10 has the lighter body. The Coolpix A10 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix W300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Coolpix A10

Released in 2016, Coolpix A10 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 160 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Coolpix W300

Released in 2017, Coolpix W300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 231 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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