Olympus 1 vs Sony H300

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 1 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and H300 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1 was introduced 2 months before the H300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 1 grades versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 versus the H300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 and H300 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and H300.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H300 will offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.