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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 5 years later than the TG-320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W300 matches up against the TG-320 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-320

 W300 TG-320 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2012More recent by 66 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon W300

 TG-320 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-320

 W300 TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TG-320.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon W300 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent W300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography information
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (150 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus TG-320
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-31 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type - CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 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 photos 150 photos
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $387 $0