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Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-1 and Samsung DV300F, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-1 was revealed 9 years earlier than the DV300F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-1 scores against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Samsung DV300F

 E-1 DV300F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus E-1

 DV300F E-1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012November 2003More recent by 98 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kSharper screen (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Samsung DV300F

 E-1 DV300F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 comes with outside dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-1 against the DV300F.

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and DV300F is 59 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and DV300F.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung DV300F will result in extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (5MP)
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
57
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
47
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
weather proofing
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging factors
Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus E-1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus E-1Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-1 Samsung DV300F
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2003-11-29 2012-01-02
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 134k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 gr (1.62 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,700 $200