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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(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
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
  • Announced February 2014
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Sony H300

 E-M10 IV H300 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2014Fresher by 79 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H300

 E-M10 IV H300 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
40
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (350 shots)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
84
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
56
better than average battery (350 shots)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (590g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
47
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have mic port
24
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony H300
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
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