Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000
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![Nikon Coolpix W300 front Nikon Coolpix W300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-W300/Nikon-W300-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000/Olympus-8000-front.jpg)
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 8000, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The W300 was unveiled 8 years after the 8000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the W300 matches up against the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus 8000
W300 | 8000 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 97 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon W300
8000 | W300 |
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus 8000
W300 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon W300 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Compare the Nikon W300 versus Olympus 8000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the W300 against the 8000.
![Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-W300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-W300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and 8000.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon W300 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent W300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-W300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-W300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Other name | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-05-31 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | - | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 1/4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
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 | 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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 pounds) | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $387 | $380 |