Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-320

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the W300 versus the TG-320.

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

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.