Olympus E-300 vs Sony WX9

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-300 and Sony WX9, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was introduced 7 years earlier than the WX9 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-300 matches up versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-300 has external 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 WX9 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-300 and Sony WX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-300 and the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and WX9 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and WX9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-300 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX9 will give you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.