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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 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
  • Revealed May 2017
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 2 years later than the TG-860 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the W300 matches up versus the TG-860 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-860

 W300 TG-860 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2015More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon W300

 TG-860 W300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-860

 W300 TG-860 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 provides 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 TG-860 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the W300 against the TG-860.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TG-860 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and TG-860.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher W300 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Olympus TG-860
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
33
fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-860
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-31 2015-02-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type - 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Yes
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 224 grams (0.49 lbs)
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 Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $387 $279