Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the W300 scores vs the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 has got external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W300 compared to the TG-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and TG-3.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher W300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.