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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 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 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon W300 and Olympus 8010, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W300 was announced 7 years after the 8010 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the W300 grades against the 8010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus 8010

 W300 8010 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2010Newer by 90 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon W300

 8010 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus 8010

 W300 8010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the W300 vs the 8010.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and 8010 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and 8010.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon W300 to provide you with more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher W300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Olympus 8010 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography details
Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
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environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8010
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-05-31 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $387 $600