Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2017
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Announced August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Replacement is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Below, we are looking at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W300 was brought out 4 years later than the SP-820UZ and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the W300 scores versus the SP-820UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| W300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 59 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon W300
| SP-820UZ | W300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| W300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 provides external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the W300 compared to the SP-820UZ.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and SP-820UZ.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher W300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2017-05-31 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | - | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 15.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 485 gr (1.07 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| 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 form | Built-in | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $387 | $299 |
