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Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 3000
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 7 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the W300 matches up vs the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 W300 Tough-3000 
ReleasedMay 2017January 2010Fresher by 91 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon W300

 Tough-3000 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus Tough-3000

 W300 Tough-3000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the W300 against the Tough-3000.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and Tough-3000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and Tough-3000.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern W300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Portrait photography camera
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Olympus Tough-3000
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography factors
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Other name - mju Tough 3000
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $387 $0