Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6020 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
- Launched May 2017
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced February 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 6020, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe W300 was unveiled 7 years after the 6020 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W300 matches up against the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus 6020
| W300 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2017 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 90 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon W300
| 6020 | W300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus 6020
| W300 | 6020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 features exterior 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) whilst the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the W300 against the 6020.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and 6020.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to result in more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher W300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
| Alternate name | - | mju Tough 6020 |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2017-05-31 | 2010-02-02 |
| 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 | 13 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 1/4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 | H.264 |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 231g (0.51 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 280 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Built-in | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $387 | $279 |