Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus FE-47. The entire galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus FE-47 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus FE-47
W300 | FE-47 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 91 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-47 over the Nikon W300
FE-47 | W300 |
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus FE-47
W300 | FE-47 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus FE-47 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon W300 vs Olympus FE-47 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus FE-47 | |
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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 |