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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Released May 2017
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 7000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W300 was launched 8 years after the 7000 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the W300 grades against the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus 7000

 W300 7000 
RevealedMay 2017January 2009Newer by 103 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon W300

 7000 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus 7000

 W300 7000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 and the 7000.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and 7000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and 7000.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography features
Olympus 7000 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called - mju 7000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-31 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 172g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $387 $280