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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon W300
(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
  • Introduced May 2017
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was announced 3 years after the TG-850 iHS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the W300 grades vs the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 W300 TG-850 iHS 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2014More modern by 41 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon W300

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS W300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 W300 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the W300 versus the TG-850 iHS.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and TG-850 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TG-850 iHS.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent W300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
36
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
35
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon W300 Street photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon W300 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (330 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
73
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
 good battery (330 shots)
 environment sealing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (21mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
48
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
50
 relatively wide (21mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon W300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
33
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
33
 relatively wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-31 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1/2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes
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) 218 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
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