Olympus E-300 vs Sigma SD9

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-300 and Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SD9 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-300 was revealed 2 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-300 scores versus the SD9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-300 & Sigma SD9. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-300 enjoys external measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has dimensions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-300 and Sigma SD9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-300 against the SD9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and SD9 is 67 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and SD9.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-300 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Olympus E-300 will offer you more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent E-300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.