Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L
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![Olympus E-300 front Olympus E-300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-300.jpg)
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Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2005
- Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-300
- New Model is Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced February 2006
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Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-300 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
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The E-300 was released 13 months prior to the GX-1L making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-300 matches up versus the GX-1L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Samsung GX-1L
E-300 | GX-1L |
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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus E-300
GX-1L | E-300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2006 | ![]() | January 2005 | More recent by 13 months |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 210k | ![]() | 134k | Sharper display (+76k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Samsung GX-1L
E-300 | GX-1L | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 features physical 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) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-300 versus Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-300 compared to the GX-1L.
![Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and GX-1L is 67 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and GX-1L.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-300 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-300 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Samsung-GX-1L-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-300 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Olympus E-300 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-300 | Samsung GX-1L |
Also called as | EVOLT E-300 | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-01-10 | 2006-02-24 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 5 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 134k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 624 grams (1.38 pounds) | 570 grams (1.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $800 | $0 |