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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-300 versus Olympus E-M1X, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-300 was released 15 years earlier than the E-M1X and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-300 matches up against the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-300 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-300

 E-M1X E-300 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2005More recent by 170 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1037k134kClearer display (+903k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-300 E-M1X 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-300 features exterior dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-300 versus Olympus E-M1X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-300 versus the E-M1X.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and E-M1X is 67 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and E-M1X.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery (870 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-300
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
9
no video shooting
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-300Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-300 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Also referred to as EVOLT E-300 -
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2005-01-10 2019-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 134 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624 gr (1.38 lb) 997 gr (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 870 pictures
Form of battery - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) -
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at launch $800 $2,999