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Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
81
Overall
64

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL6
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus E-PL7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the E-PL7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the W300 (1/2.3") and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The W300 was unveiled 2 years later than the E-PL7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W300 scores against the E-PL7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus E-PL7

 W300 E-PL7 
IntroducedMay 2017September 2014More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Nikon W300

 E-PL7 W300 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus E-PL7

 W300 E-PL7 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 features physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Compare the Nikon W300 versus Olympus E-PL7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W300 vs the E-PL7.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and E-PL7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and E-PL7.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The W300 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The newer W300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Olympus E-PL7
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-PL7 Sports photography factors
49
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL7
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
85
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Landscape photography camera
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL7 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus E-PL7
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus PEN E-PL7
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus PEN E-PL7
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-05-31 2014-09-01
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 357 gr (0.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 873
Other
Battery life 280 photos 350 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $387 $499