Nikon COOLPIX P300 Review

by Kaitlyn Chantry
February 2011

Kaitlyn Chantry of DigitalCameraInfo.com posted her review of the Nikon COOLPIX P300, stating: "The P300 is an intriguing camera for advanced amateurs looking for something small and sleek." In addition to both manual and auto modes, the fast aperture of f/1.8 will appeal to low light shooters, she said.

2011 Gear of the Year - Spring/Summer

National Geographic Adventure magazine's Steve Casimiro included the Nikon COOLPIX P300 in the magazine's Gear of the Year – Spring/Summer 2011. Casimiro said that "Nikon fans have been waiting years for the hallowed brand to give them a high-end compact camera. At last it's here in the form of the COOLPIX P300." He said the camera captures excellent still photos and video that's even better.
April 2011

TIPA Award 2011

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) awarded the Nikon COOLPIX P300 with a TIPA award for Best General Compact Camera. Features noted by the judges included the P300's fast f/1.8 lens, 12.2MP sensor, excellent low light shooting ability and Full HD video capabilities. Each year TIPA awards are given to photo and imaging products that are deemed the best, as chosen by its member magazines.

April 2011

Nikon COOLPIX P300 Review

by Eric Reagan
May 2011

Eric Reagan posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P300 on the Photography Bay website. Reagan said the camera is: "a perfect size for carrying in your pocket and there is excellent access to the camera's controls." He noted that, "For a compact camera, the P300 delivers solid image quality." Reagan explained that the P300 offers plenty of control for enthusiasts, and said the P300 "delivers a lot of bang for your buck."

Nikon COOLPIX P300 Review

by Tim Moynihan
August 2011

PC World’s Tim Moynihan posted his review of the Nikon COOLPIX P300 digital camera, touting its low-light capabilities and sharp images. The f/1.8 lens is the P300’s “marquee feature” he noted, adding that it excels in low light. Moynihan said that the camera is “among the best pocket cameras we’ve seen in low-light situations.” He added that the P300 offers “an array of specialized scene modes, creative filters, and editing tools that optimize its output.”

IF Product Design Award 2012

The Nikon COOLPIX P300 has been honored with the iF Product Design Award 2012 from the International Forum Design GmbH of Hanover, Germany. The iF design awards have been awarded since 1953; to products exhibiting superior design. In selecting recipients, product aspects including quality of design, functionality, degree of innovation, simplicity of operation and environmental impact are considered for the product design award. Features to note include the camera's low-light capabilities and manual controls.
November 2011

Nikon COOLPIX P300 Review

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March 2012
The Good Housekeeping Research Institute posted its review of the Nikon COOLPIX P300, giving the camera an A rating. The reviewers found the P300 to be a "top performer," noting that it offers superb image stabilization; and "consumer testers also liked the clearly labeled buttons and menu options." Other features that impressed the reviewers included fast focusing speeds, great photo and video quality and the camera's LCD.