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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SZ-10 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-10 scores versus the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Sony H300

 SZ-10 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus SZ-10

 H300 SZ-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2011More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Sony H300

 SZ-10 H300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the H300.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and H300 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H300 to produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Sony H300
33
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Street photography advice
Sony H300 Street photography advice
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony H300 Sports photography highlights
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography details
Sony H300 Travel photography details
65
lighter than average (215 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery life (350 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Sony H300
 Olympus SZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-02-08 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 590g (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $249