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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Released January 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-600, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both created by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and E-600 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-300 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the E-600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-300 scores against the E-600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus E-600

 E-300 E-600 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-300

 E-600 E-300 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2005Fresher by 56 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kSharper display (+96k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-600

 E-300 E-600 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 features external dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-300 compared to the E-600.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and E-600 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and E-600.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-600 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (8 megapixels)
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography details
Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography information
Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (500 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography information
43
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-600 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
18
can't record video
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-600
 Olympus E-300Olympus E-600
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-300 Olympus E-600
Also referred to as EVOLT E-300 -
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2005-01-10 2009-08-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 400 3200
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 7
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 134 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624g (1.38 lb) 515g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 541
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $0