Olympus E-300 vs Sony WX1

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-300 versus Sony WX1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the E-300 (Four Thirds) and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was introduced 5 years prior to the WX1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-300 scores against the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-300 has exterior dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Olympus E-300 versus Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-300 and the WX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and WX1 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and WX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-300 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX1 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.