Olympus E-300 vs Samsung DV150F

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus E-300 vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was brought out 9 years before the DV150F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-300 matches up vs the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-300 and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-300 has physical dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-300 vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-300 vs the DV150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and DV150F is 67 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and DV150F.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-300 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung DV150F will offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.