Nikon P300 vs Olympus 550WP
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched May 2011
- Newer Model is Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P300 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe P300 was unveiled 2 years after the 550WP which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the P300 matches up against the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus 550WP
| P300 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon P300
| 550WP | P300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus 550WP
| P300 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P300 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P300 has got external measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the P300 against the 550WP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P300 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and 550WP.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P300 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern P300 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Also Known as | - | mju 550WP |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-05-31 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 189g (0.42 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $500 | $399 |