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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
44 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 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 TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon W300 versus Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 6 years later than the TG-610 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the W300 scores against the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 W300 TG-610 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2011More recent by 78 months
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon W300

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-610

		

		

			
 W300 TG-610 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon W300 versus Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the W300 and the TG-610.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and TG-610 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and TG-610.
All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon W300 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent W300 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
	
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Olympus TG-610
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
73
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
 environment proofing
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
48
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
43
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon W300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging advice
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone support
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus TG-610
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-31 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231g (0.51 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $387 $223