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Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 5 years before the H300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7010 matches up against the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Sony H300

 7010 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus 7010

 H300 7010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2009More modern by 55 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Sony H300

 7010 H300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 vs the H300.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and H300.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H300 to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H300 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Sony H300
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
Sony H300 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Sony H300 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (590 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Sony H300
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Sony H300 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
24
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (590 grams)
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Olympus 7010 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Sony H300
 Olympus Stylus 7010Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also called as mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 590g (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $200 $249