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Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-330
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and H90 (16MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and H90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-300 was released 8 years before the H90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-300 scores versus the H90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Sony H90

 E-300 H90 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus E-300

 H90 E-300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2005Fresher by 86 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution461k134kCrisper screen (+327k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Sony H90

 E-300 H90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 provides physical dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-300 versus the H90.

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and H90 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and H90.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-300 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H90 will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H90 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8MP)
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
51
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-300
Sports photography with Sony H90
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography information
Sony H90 Travel photography information
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography details
Sony H90 Landscape photography details
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging information
Sony H90 Vlogging information
9
can't record video
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (222g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Sony H90
 Olympus E-300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-300 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2005-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 134k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624g (1.38 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 290 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $800 $230