Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-320
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Announced July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon S9100
- Newer Model is Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2012
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S9300 was unveiled 7 months after the TG-320 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S9300 scores against the TG-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus TG-320
S9300 | TG-320 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 7 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S9300
TG-320 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-320
S9300 | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S9300 versus Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9300 compared to the TG-320.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and TG-320.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S9300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus TG-320 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-07-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.9 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 photos | 150 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $249 | $0 |