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The CoolPix P300 ($330) is Nikon’s answer to the compact Canon S95. Its impressive set of feature is built around a 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and 4.2x wide ange, f/1.8 maximum aperture Nikkor glass lens, and includes a 4-way VR Image Stabilization System, 1080p video capability and 3-inch LCD screen.