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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A330
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony A300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-10 was brought out 5 years later than the A300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XZ-10 matches up against the A300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony A300

 XZ-10 A300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2008Fresher by 61 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Olympus XZ-10

 A300 XZ-10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony A300

 XZ-10 A300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A300 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony A300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 versus the A300.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and A300.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus XZ-10 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A300 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Sony A300
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (221g)
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A300 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography advice
Sony A300 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (221g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography features
Sony A300 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Sony A300
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reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than average (221g)
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lack of video recording
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony A300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony A300
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-30 2008-01-30
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/1.8-2.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 lbs) 632g (1.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 538
Other
Battery life 240 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $428 $0