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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-M1X vs Sony H300 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and H300 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was released 5 years later than the H300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1X grades versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 E-M1X H300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019February 2014More recent by 61 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 H300 E-M1X 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Sony H300

		

		

			
 E-M1X H300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has got external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the H300.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and H300 is 54 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and H300.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-M1X comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent E-M1X provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Sony H300 Portrait photography factors
76
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focus
 saves RAW files
40
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
67
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus via touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (997 grams)
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Sony H300 Sports photography information
80
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (870 shots)
 supports phase detect auto focus
50
 incredible zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery pack (350 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Travel photography camera
68
 better than average battery (870 shots)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (997g)
56
 good battery pack (350 shots)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (875mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (590g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
Sony H300 Landscape photography info
79
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (870 shots)
 two card slots
47
 relatively wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good battery pack (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Sony H300
68
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (997g)
24
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (590g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Sony H300
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-24 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
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 mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings 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    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 870 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $2,999 $249