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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was revealed 6 years after the H300 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1 III grades against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 E-M1 III H300 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2014More modern by 73 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 H300 E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H300

		

		

			
 E-M1 III H300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 III vs the H300.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and H300 is 67 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 III and H300.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 III has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer E-M1 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Portrait photography advice
Sony H300 Portrait photography advice
77
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
40
 good MP (20MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
78
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect AF
50
 great zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (350 per charge)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
79
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
56
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 long reach (875mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (590g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
47
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
79
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic support
24
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external mic jack
 heavier than others (590g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Sony H300
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-11 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3-5.9
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $1,800 $249