Nikon Coolpix W300 vs OM System Tough TG-7

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix W300 and the OM System Tough TG-7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Nikon Coolpix W300 was introduced in May 2017 and OM System Tough TG-7 was introduced in September 2023. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix W300 over OM System Tough TG-7.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose OM System Tough TG-7 over Nikon Coolpix W300.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Nikon Coolpix W300 and OM System Tough TG-7 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively.

Nikon Coolpix W300 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 6,400. OM System Tough TG-7 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

OM System Tough TG-7 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Nikon Coolpix W300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. OM System Tough TG-7 is equipped with TruePic VIII processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

OM System Tough TG-7 has an image stabilization with 2.5 stops of compensation.

Built-in GPS

Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Nikon Coolpix W300

Nikon Coolpix W300 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix W300 has a Micro HDMI and OM System Tough TG-7 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Nikon Coolpix W300 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack with battery life of 280 shots and OM System Tough TG-7 comes with LI-92B battery pack with battery life of 330 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon Coolpix W300 has a single Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. OM System Tough TG-7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix W300, and up to 1/2000 sec on OM System Tough TG-7. Nikon Coolpix W300 can shoot continuously up to 7.0 fps. OM System Tough TG-7 can shoot continuously up to 20.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.20 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix W300..

Nikon Coolpix W300 body has dimensions of 112 x 66 x 29 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.14") and OM System Tough TG-7 body has dimensions of 114 x 66 x 33 mm (4.49 x 2.6 x 1.3"). Nikon Coolpix W300 weighs 231 g (0.51 lb / 8.15 oz) and OM System Tough TG-7 weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz).

Nikon Coolpix W300

OM System Tough TG-7

112 mm

66 mm

114 mm

66 mm

66 mm

66 mm

29 mm

33 mm