Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon W300 versus Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the W300 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W300 was introduced 24 months prior to the TG-6 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W300 matches up vs the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 compared to the TG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and TG-6.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged W300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.