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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Updated by Olympus TG-4
Photography Glossary

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-3

 W300 TG-3 
RevealedMay 2017March 2014More recent by 39 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon W300

 TG-3 W300 

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-3

 W300 TG-3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

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

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography information
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (330 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography highlights
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery pack (330 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography information
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (330 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging details
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (247g)
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2017-05-31 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 330 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $387 $350