Olympus 7010 vs Sony A300

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 7010 vs Sony A300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The 7010 was released 18 months after the A300 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7010 scores vs the A300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 offers external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 vs Sony A300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 against the A300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and A300 is 94 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and A300.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus 7010 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 7010 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.