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Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-330
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-300 versus Sony H50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the H50 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and H50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was brought out 5 years before the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-300 scores vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Sony H50

 E-300 H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus E-300

 H50 E-300 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2005Newer by 48 months
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution230k134kClearer display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Sony H50

 E-300 H50 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 features outside measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-300 and the H50.

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and H50 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-300 and H50.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H50 will show extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (8MP)
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
51
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
44
flash built-in
long reach (465mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (547g)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-300
Landscape photography with Sony H50
43
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
34
has manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
sensor resolution not great (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (547 grams)
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Sony H50
 Olympus E-300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called EVOLT E-300 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-01-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 624 gr (1.38 pounds) 547 gr (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $800 $80