Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
- Released May 2017
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2013
Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon W300 and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W300 was manufactured 4 years after the XZ-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the W300 scores vs the XZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus XZ-10
W300 | XZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | January 2013 | Newer by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon W300
XZ-10 | W300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus XZ-10
W300 | XZ-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon W300 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon W300 and Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the W300 compared to the XZ-10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and XZ-10.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon W300 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger W300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-05-31 | 2013-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 lbs) | 221g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 images | 240 images |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $387 | $428 |