Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
- Revealed May 2011
- Successor is Nikon P310
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe P300 was launched 19 months earlier than the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P300 scores vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Olympus TG-630 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS
P300 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon P300
TG-630 iHS | P300 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | May 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
P300 | TG-630 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the P300 vs the TG-630 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P300 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P300 and TG-630 iHS.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older P300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus TG-630 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Olympus TG-630 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-05-31 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 220 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $500 | $200 |