Nikon W300 vs Olympus 7030

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon W300 and Olympus 7030, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was announced 7 years after the 7030 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W300 grades versus the 7030 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon W300 and Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the W300 and the 7030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and 7030 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.