Nikon P300 vs Olympus 6010

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P300 vs Olympus 6010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P300 was announced 23 months after the 6010 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the P300 scores against the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P300 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the P300 and the 6010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and 6010.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern P300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.