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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 6000, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W300 was launched 8 years after the 6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the W300 grades against the 6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus 6000

 W300 6000 
IntroducedMay 2017July 2009More modern by 97 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon W300

 6000 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus 6000

 W300 6000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 offers outside dimensions 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 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W300 against the 6000.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and 6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and 6000.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher W300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography features
Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternative name - mju Tough 6000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-05-31 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max 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 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $387 $259