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Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon D300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
  • Launched March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D200
  • New Model is Nikon D300S
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D300 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the D300 (APS-C) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D300 was brought out 5 years before the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D300 grades versus the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 D300 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon D300

 TG-830 iHS D300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013March 2008Fresher by 58 months

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 D300 TG-830 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300 features physical dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D300 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D300 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D300 and TG-830 iHS is 55 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D300 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D300 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older D300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D300 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D300 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,000 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery life (1,000 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography advice
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (1,000 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
45
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Nikon D300 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon D300Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D300 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-03-12 2013-01-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 925g (2.04 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 679 not tested
Other
Battery life 1000 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,100 $0