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Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(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
Sony W730
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Sony W730

 E-300 W730 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus E-300

 W730 E-300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2005Newer by 97 months
Display dimensions2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k134kCrisper display (+96k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Sony W730

 E-300 W730 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (8MP)
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
51
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-300 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Sony W730
 Olympus E-300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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