Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H300
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2014
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H300 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe XZ-10 was launched 12 months earlier than the H300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-10 matches up against the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony H300
XZ-10 | H300 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Olympus XZ-10
H300 | XZ-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony H300
XZ-10 | H300 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
See the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 vs the H300.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and H300 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and H300.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) | 590 grams (1.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 photographs | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $428 | $249 |