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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Launched May 2017
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 6 years later than the TG-310 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W300 scores vs the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-310

 W300 TG-310 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011More recent by 78 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon W300

 TG-310 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-310

 W300 TG-310 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the W300 versus the TG-310.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and TG-310 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and TG-310.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent W300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Olympus TG-310
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography advice
73
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus TG-310
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus TG-310
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 shots 150 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $387 $0