Clicky

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Released April 2012
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-330
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 60Da and Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The 60Da was revealed 7 years after the E-300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 60Da scores versus the E-300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Olympus E-300

 60Da E-300 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2005Newer by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k134kCrisper display (+906k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Canon 60Da

 E-300 60Da 

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Olympus E-300

 60Da E-300 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 60Da has exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-300 has measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 60Da and Olympus E-300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 60Da versus the E-300.

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and E-300 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and E-300.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 60Da using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 60Da will resolve greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger 60Da should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 60Da
Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
75
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (8MP)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography features
Olympus E-300 Street photography features
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 60Da
Sports photography with Olympus E-300
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,100 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60Da
Travel photography with Olympus E-300
68
better than average battery (1,100 per charge)
environment proofing
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
45
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 60Da
Landscape photography with Olympus E-300
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery (1,100 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
lack of Timelapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging details
Olympus E-300 Vlogging details
67
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon 60Da vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Olympus E-300
 Canon EOS 60DaOlympus E-300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 60Da Olympus E-300
Also called - EVOLT E-300
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-04-07 2005-01-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 6400 400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 134k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 624g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,499 $800