Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H300
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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63 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Released January 2014
Sony H300
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2014
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Following is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-100 grades versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Sony H300
| SP-100 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus SP-100
| H300 | SP-100 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Sony H300
| SP-100 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 vs the H300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-100 and H300 is 63 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and H300.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street photography with Olympus SP-100
Street photography with Sony H300
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (590g)
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Olympus SP-100 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Sony H300
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (590 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape photography with Olympus SP-100
Landscape photography with Sony H300
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging with Olympus SP-100
Vlogging with Sony H300
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (594 grams)
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition (590 grams)
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Olympus SP-100 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2014-01-29 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | 201k dot |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 594 gr (1.31 lb) | 590 gr (1.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 350 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $400 | $249 |