Olympus E-500 vs Sony A300

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-500 vs Sony A300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-500 (8MP) and the A300 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-500 (Four Thirds) and A300 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-500 was released 3 years prior to the A300 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-500 grades against the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-500 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-500 versus the A300.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and A300 is 70 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-500 and A300.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-500 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A300 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.