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Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(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
Olympus E-300
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Olympus E-300

 7D MII E-300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2005Fresher by 118 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1040k134kCrisper screen (+906k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Canon 7D MII

 E-300 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Olympus E-300

 7D MII E-300 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
51
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Sports photography highlights
69
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery (670 per charge)
37
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (670 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography features
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery (670 per charge)
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-300 Vlogging highlights
29
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 7D MII vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Olympus E-300
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IIOlympus E-300
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