Nikon W300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets look much closer at the Nikon W300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 5 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the W300 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 provides exterior 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 SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern W300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.