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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P310
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was released 5 months after the TG-610 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P300 grades against the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 P300 TG-610 
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon P300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 P300 TG-610 
ReleasedMay 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the P300 and the TG-610.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and TG-610.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
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 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
33
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Street photography highlights
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P300 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon P300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
64
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
64
 weather proofing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery (210 CIPA)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography factors
43
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
43
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery (210 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P300 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging details
36
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic socket
30
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus TG-610
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-05-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 189g (0.42 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $223