Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300
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Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Earlier Model is Canon 7D
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
- Announced January 2005
- Also Known as EVOLT E-300
- Refreshed by Olympus E-330

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the 7D MII (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

The 7D MII was introduced 9 years later than the E-300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 7D MII grades against the E-300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Olympus E-300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Olympus E-300
7D MII | E-300 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2005 | Fresher by 118 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 134k | Crisper screen (+906k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Canon 7D MII
E-300 | 7D MII |
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Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Olympus E-300
7D MII | E-300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 7D MII has external dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-300 has sizing of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 7D MII and the E-300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and E-300 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and E-300.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D MII with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 7D MII will deliver more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 7D MII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Specifications
Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Olympus E-300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D Mark II | Olympus E-300 |
Also called | - | EVOLT E-300 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2005-01-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 (dual) | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.4 x 15mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 336.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3264 x 2448 |
Maximum native ISO | 16000 | 400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 65 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 65 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 134k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 910g (2.01 lb) | 624g (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1082 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | Two | One |
Launch price | $1,086 | $800 |