Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-4

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.