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Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Superseded the Canon 5D MIII
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-330
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Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon 5D MIV versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 5D MIV was released 11 years after the E-300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 5D MIV scores versus the E-300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Olympus E-300

 5D MIV E-300 
IntroducedAugust 2016January 2005Newer by 142 months
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1620k134kSharper screen (+1486k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Canon 5D MIV

 E-300 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Olympus E-300

 5D MIV E-300 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV has got outer measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-300 has dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MIV and the E-300.

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and E-300 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and E-300.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIV featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
great MP (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography information
Olympus E-300 Street photography information
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
51
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
great MP (30MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
45
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
great MP (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging features
Olympus E-300 Vlogging features
31
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 5D MIV vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Olympus E-300
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVOlympus E-300
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Olympus E-300
Also Known as - EVOLT E-300
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-08-25 2005-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 25600 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 3
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 250 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 1.8"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 134 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 pounds) 624 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $3,299 $800