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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus TG-6

 W300 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon W300

 TG-6 W300 
LaunchedMay 2019May 2017Newer by 24 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-6

 W300 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

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

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
36
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
has manual focus
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography advice
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery power (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (253g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography advice
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon W300
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (253g)
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix W300Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2017-05-31 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 lb) 253g (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $387 $449