Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Introduced August 2020
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Announced February 2014
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M10 IV was brought out 6 years later than the H300 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony H300
E-M10 IV | H300 | |||
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Announced | August 2020 | February 2014 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
H300 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H300
E-M10 IV | H300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV features outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the H300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and H300 is 81 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and H300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-M10 IV includes the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent E-M10 IV provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3-5.9 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.7 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 lbs) | 590g (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $699 | $249 |