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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 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
  • Announced May 2017
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 6010, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 7 years after the 6010 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the W300 scores versus the 6010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus 6010

 W300 6010 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2009More modern by 96 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon W300

 6010 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus 6010

 W300 6010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 6010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the W300 and the 6010.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and 6010 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and 6010.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher W300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography factors
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Olympus 6010
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography information
Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography advice
48
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6010 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called - mju Tough 6010
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-05-31 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical 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 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 images -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $387 $0