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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Introduced May 2017
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 2 years after the TG-4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W300 scores versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-4

 W300 TG-4 
RevealedMay 2017April 2015More modern by 26 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon W300

 TG-4 W300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-4

 W300 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 features 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) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the W300 vs the TG-4.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W300 and TG-4.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer W300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
73
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
good battery life (380 shots)
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
48
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2017-05-31 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
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 380 shots
Battery format 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 media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $387 $379