Reasons to choose D-300L
Released in 1996, D-300L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 0.8 MP effective resolution, and a 320 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Olympus D-300L
vs Olympus D-600L
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
D-300L58 mm²
D-600L- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D-300L and D-600L have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
D-300LMetricD-600L
0.8 MPEffective pixels1.3 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
8.52 µmPixel pitch6.68 µm
72.6 µm²Pixel area44.68 µm²
1.38 MP/cm²Pixel density2.24 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
320 gWeight410 g
Internal storageStorageSmartMedia
AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D-300L and D-600L have the same sensor area. The D-300L has the lighter body. The D-600L has the higher effective resolution. The D-600L is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D-600L
Released in 1997, D-600L has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 1.3 MP effective resolution, and a 410 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.