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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Launched May 2017
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W300 was brought out 5 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W300 scores vs the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W300 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2017May 2012Fresher by 62 months
Screen resolution921k610kClearer screen (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon W300

 TG-1 iHS W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 W300 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the W300 against the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon W300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher W300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
48
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2017-05-31 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
Auto exposure 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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $387 $399