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Olympus 1 vs Sony H300

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus 1s
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
  • Released February 2014
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Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Sony H300

 1 H300 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus 1

 H300 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Sony H300

 1 H300 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2014Similar age
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Olympus 1 and Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 size comparison

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

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 1
Portrait photography with Sony H300
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
40
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography information
Sony H300 Street photography information
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (350 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
61
good battery life (410 shots)
features focus via touch
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
great battery pack (350 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (590g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Sony H300
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
24
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (590g)
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Olympus 1 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Sony H300
 Olympus Stylus 1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-25 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $700 $249