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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(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
  • Announced May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P300 was introduced 5 months after the TG-310 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the P300 scores versus the TG-310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 P300 TG-310 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon P300

		

		

			
 TG-310 P300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
 P300 TG-310 
AnnouncedMay 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P300 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the P300 vs the TG-310.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and TG-310.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-310 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.
	
			Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
28
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
33
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon P300 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Street photography advice
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery (150 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P300 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
64
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 no Timelapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
67
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery (150 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon P300 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse function
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery (150 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
36
 fairly wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no microphone jack
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus TG-310
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-05-31 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 150 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $0