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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Announced May 2017
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TG-630 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 4 years later than the TG-630 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W300 scores vs the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W300 TG-630 iHS 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2013Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Nikon W300

 TG-630 iHS W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 W300 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon W300 enjoys outside measurements 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-630 iHS has sizing of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the W300 compared to the TG-630 iHS.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and TG-630 iHS is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher W300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
36
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Sports photography factors
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography details
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Olympus TG-630 iHS
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2017-05-31 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 shots 220 shots
Style 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, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $387 $200