Olympus E-620 vs Sony HX300

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-620 versus Sony HX300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-620 was launched 4 years before the HX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-620 matches up vs the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-620 compared to the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and HX300 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and HX300.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-620 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX300 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.