Nikon W300 vs Olympus 550WP

The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 550WP, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 8 years after the 550WP which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the W300 scores versus the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 550WP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the W300 and the 550WP.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and 550WP is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and 550WP.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.