The Nikon Small World Prize is unique in this list because it focuses on microphotography, i.e., photographs taken with a microscope. The competition consists of two parts: the Nikon Small World Prize and the Nikon Small World in Motion Prize. The former focuses on microphotography, while the latter focuses on digital videos or slow-motion frames taken with a camera. the Nikon Small World Prize and the Nikon Small World in Motion Prize. The first focuses on microphotography, while the second focuses on digital videos or slow-motion frames taken with a microscope.

Participation is free.

Awards: $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000