Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 6 years later than the SP-610UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the W300 matches up versus the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus SP-610UZ. The whole galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the W300 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SP-610UZ is 91 and 79 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and SP-610UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer W300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.