Nikon Coolpix A300
- The Essentials
- Memory Cards
- Bags, Cases & Straps
- Batteries & Chargers
- Tripods
- Cleaning & Maintenance
The Essentials
Memory Cards
Bags, Cases and Straps
Batteries and Chargers
Tripods
Cleaning and Maintenance
Jam Packed with Features
Nikon’s Coolpix A300 comes in a choice of colours and is equipped with lots of great features like a 20.1 Megapixel sensor, 8x optical zoom, 16x Dynamic Fine Zoom, and a 6.7cm LCD screen making it perfect for those starting out with photography.20.1 Megapixel Image Sensor
The Coolpix A300 features an image sensor with an effective 20.1 megapixels. It delivers sharp photos and videos allowing you to capture special moments in vivid colours, print them high quality and cherish them forever.8x Zoom Extendable to 16x
With the NIKKOR 8x optical zoom lens that is extendable to 16x with Dynamic Fine Zoom, you can shoot everything from breathtaking landscapes to close up macro shots. It is easy to take group shots from a distance, and also capture clean detailed portraits of friends and family members with such a versatile zoom range.230K-Dot LCD Monitor
The 6.7cm 230K-Dot LCD monitor makes it easy for you to see your subject and scene clearly. The monitor features an anti-reflection coating and brightness adjustment feature with 5 different levels, so it’s possible to enjoy crystal clear visibility even in sunlight.HD Movie Recording
The Coolpix A300’s High Definition movie recording (720p) delivers impressive video results. With a dedicated record button you can ensure that you don’t miss a second of family celebrations and other special moments.High-Performance Vibration Reduction (VR)
The High-performance 4-axis Hybrid VR system effectively minimises camera shake for greater stability, allowing clean shots even at full zoom. Lens-shift VR delivers an effect equivalent to a shutterspeed 3 stops faster so that you can capture images without camera shake and smooth movies.Smart Phone Compatible with SnapBridge
The camera supports Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth meaning that you can shoot and then copy over to your smartphone quickly and easily. Once on your phone you can easily upload your images to your social media network and share them with friends and family.Easy Operation
The Coolpix A300 includes a number of automatic functions so you can start shooting immediately and capture in-focus, precise images. Blink Proof displays a warning message when it detects a subject has blinked. The Target Finding AF feature tracks your subject making it hard to miss a shot. The smile timer automatically fires the shutter when your subject smiles.Great for Self Portraits
The Glamour Retouch mode softens skin tones and can add make-up effects like Eye shadow, Mascara and Lipstick after the photo has been taken. Self-collage mode allows you to capture a series of four or nine images at intervals and save them as a single collage photo.Scene Auto Selector
The Scene Auto Selector feature automatically optimises camera settings for your convenience and selects the most suitable scene mode from10 different options. This feature chooses what is right for your shooting conditions to achieve the optimum exposure for a specific condition and delivers the best result with every shot.In Camera Effects
The Coolpix A300 offers a variety of creative effects designed to enhance your photos. The Mirror Effect, Selective Colour, and Nostalgic Sepia allow you to add a completely different look to the images you’ve shot. The Painting, Fisheye, and Starburst Effect can be used to easily applying real time striking effects to your still images to challenge your creativity while having fun.Panorama Assist
The camera allows you to take panoramic shots effortlessly by using the Panorama assist scene mode. Panorama Assist combines multiple shots in-camera to create a single, spectacular panorama. You can take perfect shots of large group events and celebrations or capture stunning scenery images while you’re on vacation.Slender and Chic
The camera boasts a chic design in an ultra-compact body. It weighs only 119g (including battery and memory card.) It is capable of fitting into your purse or pocket so it’s easier than ever to take creative shots anywhere you want to.Long Battery Life
Nikon Coolpix A 300 has a battery capable of shooting approximately 240 shots on a single charge, so that you will always be ready to capture the thrilling moments happening around you with its point and shoot ease.
Product Code: NikonA300
Type | Compact digital camera |
Effective pixels | 20.1million, (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) |
Image sensor | 1/2.3-in.type, CCD, Total pixels: approx.20.48million |
Lens | NIKKOR lens with 8x optical zoom |
Focal length | 4.5to, 36.0mm, (angle of view equivalent to that of 25 to 200 mm lens in 35mm format) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7, to 6.6 |
Construction | 8 elements in, 7 groups |
Digital zoom magnification | Up to 4x (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 800mm lens in 35mm format) |
Vibration reduction | Lens-shift VR (still images), Lens shift and electronic VR (movies) |
Autofocus system | Contrast-detect AF |
Focus range | [W]: Approx.50 cm to ∞, [T]: Approx.1.5 m to ∞, Macromode: Approx., 2 cm to ∞ (wide-angle position), (All distances measured from centre of front surface of lens) |
Focus-area selection | Face priority, centre, manual with 99 focus areas, subject tracking, target finding AF |
Monitor size | 6.7cm diagonal |
Monitor resolution | Approx.230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Frame coverage (shooting mode) | Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) |
Frame coverage (playback mode) | Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) |
Approx. 99% horizontal and vertical (compared to actual picture) | |
Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal memory (approx. 19 MB) |
File system | DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant |
File formats | Still images: JPEG Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) |
Image size (pixels) | 20M (High) [5152 x 3864(Fine)] 20M [5152 x 3864] 10M [3648 x 2736] 4M [2272 x 1704] 2M [1600 x 1200] VGA [640 x 480] 16:9 (14M) [5120 x 2880] 1:1 [3864 x 3864] |
ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) | ISO80, to1600, ISO 3200 (available when using Auto mode) |
Metering method | Matrix, centre-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2x or more) |
Exposure modes | Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) |
Shutter type | Mechanical and CCD electronic shutter |
Shutter speed | 1/1500to, 1s, 4 s (Fireworks show scene mode) |
Self-timer | 10s, 2s, 5s (Self-portrait timer) |
Type | Electromagnetic ND filter (–3 AV) selection |
Range | 2 steps (f/3.7 and f/10.5 [W]) |
Built-in flash | Yes |
Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) | [W]: 0.5 to 2.6 m [T]: 1.5 m |
Control | TTL auto flash with monitor pre flashes |
USB connector | Hi-Speed USB, Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.) |
Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) |
Operating frequency | 2412 to 2462 MHz (1 to 11 channels) |
Security | Authentication: Open system, WPA2-PSK |
Communication protocols | Bluetooth Specification Version 4.1 |
Supported languages for camera menus | Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese |
Power source | One EN-EL19 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (included) EH-62G AC Adapter (available separately) |
Charging time | Approx. 2 h 40 min (when using EH-72P/EH-72PCH Charging AC Adapter and when no charge remains) |
Battery life of still shooting | Approx. 240 shots when using EN-EL19 |
Battery life of movies (actual battery life for recording) | |
Tripod socket | 1/4 (ISO 1222) |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | Approx. 95.9 x 58.0 x 20.1mm (excluding projections) |
Weight | Approx.119g, (including battery and memory card) |
Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Humidity | 85% or less (no condensation) |
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice

This product comes with a
24* month Australian warranty
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