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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-330
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and 9000 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was released 5 years before the 9000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-300 scores against the 9000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus 9000

 E-300 9000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus E-300

 9000 E-300 
RevealedMay 2009January 2005More recent by 52 months
Display size2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kCrisper display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus 9000

 E-300 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 enjoys outside 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 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-300 compared to the 9000.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and 9000 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and 9000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-300 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 9000 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
48
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
51
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography details
Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
37
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography advice
Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
45
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging advice
Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (225 grams)
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Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus E-300Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-300 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called EVOLT E-300 mju 9000
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2005-01-10 2009-05-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8" 2.7"
Display resolution 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lbs) 225g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $800 $300