I had high hopes for this camera. I wanted to replace an older Canon camera which I have used in the past for underwater pictures but required a bulky underwater housing. Surely the newer rugged underwater type cameras must be an improvement.

I used it underwater (salt) to depths of 60 feet. No leaks, and decent photos. One really odd thing I can't figure out....in underwater mode, though it corrects the color ok, the iso is only 'set' to iso 125 or so. As anyone knows...even with bright lights..

Amazing camera

The Coolpix W300 is a rugged and waterproof camera that continues Nikon's tradition of producing versatile point-and-shoots that perform as well in the open air as they do underwater.

Versatile and easy to use; Intriguing variety of video modes; including 4K-resolution video and time lapse; Clearly marked and responsive controls; Waterproof to 100 feet

Struggles in low-light situations; Lacks full-manual mode; Wireless connectivity isn't intuitive

The W300 is Nikon's most rugged compact camera, a pocket-sized point-and-shoot designed to withstand almost anything life can throw at it. It's dust-proof, waterproof to a depth of 30 metres, freeze-proof to -10ºC and can be dropped onto a hard floor from up to 2.4 metres without breaking.

Tough; waterproof construction; Simple operation; Built-in GPS; Strong image quality in good light

Reflective screen; No option to shoot in RAW; Not as strong as rivals in low light

Tough, waterproof construction; Simple operation; Built-in GPS; Strong image quality in good light; ;

Reflective screen; No option to shoot in RAW; Not as strong as rivals in low light;

The Nikon COOLPIX W300 is a waterproof rugged compact, so let's start with its rugged credentials. It's the most waterproof compact currently on the market, with a depth rating of 30 meters – that's twice as deep as the Olympus TOUGH TG-5 and 10 metres deeper then the Fujifilm FinePix XP120.

Though it's not the cheapest example at a manufacturer's suggested £389.99, the all weather, JPEG-only Nikon Coolpix W300 is in our opinion one of the best in its class, if we're talking pocket sized, ruggedized action-come-travel cameras.

Nice looking, easy to use and durable. I haven't traveled with it yet, but I think it will be good for a beach vacation.

Easy to carry anywhere; Good quality; Peace of mind in bad weather; Tough build; Nice solid camera with great photos/video (Not quite dslr quality but good enough for most needs)Also great to use as an extension to your smartphone; It reaches the parts smartphones can't reach

Would like more manual control of focus and shutter