Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX300
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Announced October 2013
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Announced February 2013
- Old Model is Sony HX200V
- Refreshed by Sony HX400V
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony HX300, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and HX300 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1 was revealed 9 months after the HX300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1 scores vs the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Sony HX300
| E-M1 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2013 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 9 months |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Olympus E-M1
| HX300 | E-M1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Sony HX300
| E-M1 | HX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 features outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 versus Sony HX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 and the HX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and HX300 is 71 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and HX300.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX300 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-10-28 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePIC VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lb) | 623 gr (1.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $799 | $339 |