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Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Revealed May 2017
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon W300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 7 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the W300 scores vs the SP-600 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W300 SP-600 UZ 
IntroducedMay 2017February 2010More modern by 90 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon W300

 SP-600 UZ W300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 W300 SP-600 UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Nikon W300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the W300 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W300 and SP-600 UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern W300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography details
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
48
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
20
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-31 2010-02-02
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $387 $189