Nikon Coolpix 4300

Compact 4-megapixel point and shoot digital camera

Nikon Coolpix 4300
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Nikon
Model E4300

Key Features

SENSOR 1/1.8-inch CCD sensor with 4.0 effective megapixels
PROCESSOR Nikon proprietary image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-detect TTL autofocus system
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-detect system only
VIDEO QVGA (320x240) at 15 fps without sound
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Approx 1.5 fps for up to 2 frames
VIEWFINDER Real-image optical viewfinder
DISPLAY 1.5-inch TFT LCD with 110,000 dots
CONNECTIVITY USB 1.1, Video Out (NTSC/PAL)
MEMORY CARD CompactFlash Type I
WEATHER SEALING None; plastic and metal alloy construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 100 shots with EN-EL1 Li-ion battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Nikon Coolpix 4300

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via menu
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present Four-way rocker
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via menu

How-to Use Nikon Coolpix 4300

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Nikon Coolpix 4300 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Nikon Coolpix 4300

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/1.8-inch CCD
Resolution 4.0 Megapixels
ISO Range ISO 100-400
Autofocus Contrast-detect TTL
Shutter Speed 8s - 1/1000s
Burst Rate 1.5 fps
Video 320x240 @ 15fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Optical
LCD 1.5-inch TFT
Memory Card CompactFlash Type I
Connectivity USB 1.1
Battery Life 100 shots
Weight 240g
Dimensions 95 x 69 x 52 mm