Olympus E-300 vs Sigma SD14

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-300 versus Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SD14 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The E-300 was brought out 20 months prior to the SD14 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-300 scores vs the SD14 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 & Sigma SD14. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Sigma SD14 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-300 provides exterior measurements 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 Sigma SD14 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-300 versus Sigma SD14 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-300 versus the SD14.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and SD14 is 67 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-300 and SD14.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-300 will offer you more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.