Canon 6D vs Olympus E-300

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon 6D versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was manufactured 8 years after the E-300 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 6D grades against the E-300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 6D and Olympus E-300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D offers exterior measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Olympus E-300 has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 6D versus the E-300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6D and E-300 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and E-300.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 6D due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 6D will resolve extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern 6D provides an edge in sensor technology.