Nikon W300 vs Olympus SH-1

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon W300 versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 3 years after the SH-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W300 grades against the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has 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) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the W300 vs the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SH-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and SH-1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer W300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.