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Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Released May 2017
Olympus XZ-10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus XZ-10

 W300 XZ-10 
RevealedMay 2017January 2013Newer by 53 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon W300

 XZ-10 W300 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus XZ-10

 W300 XZ-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
48
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
35
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Stylus XZ-10
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