Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730
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41 Features
31 Overall
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![Olympus E-300 front Olympus E-300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-300.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730/Sony-W730-front.jpg)
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
- Released January 2005
- Other Name is EVOLT E-300
- Successor is Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and W730 (16MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and W730 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
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The E-300 was launched 9 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-300 grades versus the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Sony W730
E-300 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus E-300
W730 | E-300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2005 | Newer by 97 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+0.9") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 134k | Crisper display (+96k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Sony W730
E-300 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 provides physical measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-300 compared to the W730.
![Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 size comparison Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and W730 is 67 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-300 and W730.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W730 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Olympus E-300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Also called | EVOLT E-300 | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2005-01-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 | 8MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.8" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 134 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 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 | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 624 grams (1.38 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 life | - | 240 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $800 | $138 |