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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Renewed by Nikon P310
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was manufactured 19 months before the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P300 grades vs the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 P300 TG-830 iHS 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon P300

 TG-830 iHS P300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2011Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 P300 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P300 has physical dimensions 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-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P300 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged P300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
63
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P300Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-05-31 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189 grams (0.42 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Type of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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