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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Olympus TG-850 iHS

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-850 iHS, which was introduced in January 2014 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. As you can see, P300 is 3 years older than TG-850 iHS. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-29
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 218g. 110 x 64 x 28 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Weight
189 g vs 218 g 29 g lighter
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.70 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS over Nikon Coolpix P300
Wireless Connection
Yes vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Max Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 3.200 100% higher Max ISO
Battery Life
330 shots vs 240 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs No creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
21mm vs 24mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
105mm vs 100mm 5 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4.2× more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 7.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 21mm Very good wide angle coverage
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.09″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS. Nikon P300 is 7mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Olympus TG-850 iHS but it is also 4mm thicker.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon P300 is 29g lighter than the Olympus TG-850 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Olympus TG-850 iHS features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Nikon P300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-850 iHS.
Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-850 iHS has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VII processor.

Below you can see the P300 and TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Cameras


Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-850 iHS features a 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 5× zoom lens.

Olympus TG-850 iHS has 3mm wider coverage than the Nikon P300. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.80, Nikon P300 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus TG-850 iHS has 5mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon P300. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Nikon P300 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300
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Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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P300
TG-850 iHS
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P300
TG-850 iHS
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P300
TG-850 iHS
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Unknown Focus Points
105 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
218g
Environmental Sealings
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-850 iHS for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
21 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
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Nikon P300 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Olympus TG-850 iHS scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Olympus TG-850 iHS
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #93 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #554 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-850 iHS is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Nikon P300 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Nikon P300. Otherwise, Olympus TG-850 iHS is the better camera overall.

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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Brand Nikon Olympus
Announced 2011-05-31 2014-01-29
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) 21-105 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F3.5-5.7
Macro Focus Range 3cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 7.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Yes
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 218g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 110 x 64 x 28mm
Battery Life 240 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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