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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus FE-47 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
Olympus FE-47
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 204g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon W300 versus Olympus FE-47, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 7 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W300 grades versus the FE-47 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus FE-47

 W300 FE-47 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2010Newer by 91 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon W300

 FE-47 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus FE-47

 W300 FE-47 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus FE-47 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the W300 compared to the FE-47.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and FE-47 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and FE-47.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger W300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-47 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography factors
Olympus FE-47 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-47 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-47 Travel photography features
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
Olympus FE-47 Landscape photography details
48
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-47 Vlogging info
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus FE-47
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus FE-47
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus FE-47
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 204 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 280 shots -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $387 $0