Nikon W300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 6 years later than the SZ-30MR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the W300 matches up versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the W300 vs the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SZ-30MR is 91 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent W300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.