Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410
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Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2012

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon W300 and Olympus VH-410, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The W300 was unveiled 4 years after the VH-410 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W300 grades versus the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 & Olympus VH-410. The full galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery & Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Olympus VH-410
W300 | VH-410 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 59 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon W300
VH-410 | W300 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon W300 and Olympus VH-410
W300 | VH-410 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon W300 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon W300 and Olympus VH-410 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the W300 versus the VH-410.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and VH-410 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and VH-410.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent W300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon W300 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus VH-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Olympus VH-410 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-05-31 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | - | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 images | - |
Type of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $387 | $186 |