Olympus 7000 vs Sony H300
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(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
- Released February 2014
Olympus 7000 vs Sony H300 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Sony H300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 7000 was brought out 6 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7000 grades vs the H300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7000 vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony H300
7000 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus 7000
H300 | 7000 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony H300
7000 | H300 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7000 and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 and the H300.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and H300.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H300 to result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Alternative name | mju 7000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 lb) | 590g (1.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $249 |