• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-8010 advantages over Nikon A300

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon A300 advantages over Olympus Tough-8010

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    8 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    118g vs 214g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 0.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Olympus Tough-6020

Nikon A300
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon A300 vs Olympus Tough-6020

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-610
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Olympus TG-610

Nikon A300
Olympus TG-610
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon A300 vs Olympus TG-610

Compared to Olympus TG-810

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-810
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Olympus TG-810

Nikon A300
Olympus TG-810
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon A300 vs Olympus TG-810

Compared to Nikon S5300

Olympus Tough-8010
Nikon S5300
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Nikon S5300

Nikon A300
Nikon S5300
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon A300 vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Nikon S3700

Olympus Tough-8010
Nikon S3700
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Olympus Tough-8010 vs Nikon S3700

Nikon A300
Nikon S3700
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch

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