Olympus Camedia C-300 Zoom Digital Camera
The Olympus C-300 Zoom is a 3MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with SD (480p) video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Olympus Camedia C-300 Zoom Digital Camera
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Camera Overview — Olympus C-300 Zoom
Key Features — Olympus C-300 Zoom
3MP 1/2.5-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 2048x1536 pixels, suitable for everyday snapshots and standard-size prints.
1.8-Inch TFT LCD: 61,000-dot rear display provides a screen for composing shots and reviewing images in the field.
Optical Tunnel Viewfinder: Offers an alternative to the LCD for framing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
Built-In Flash: Covers subjects up to 3.4 metres away, handling typical indoor and close-range lighting situations.
ISO 100–400 Range: Provides a basic sensitivity range for shooting in varied lighting conditions.
Flexible Battery Options: Runs on 4x AA (NiMH or Alkaline) or 2x CR-V3 cells, making replacement easy when out in the field.
Camera Specifications — Olympus C-300 Zoom
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 3MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 2048x1536 |
| Max Video Resolution | SD (480p) |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 1.8 inches TFT LCD |
Description — Olympus C-300 Zoom
The Olympus Camedia C-300 Zoom is a point-and-shoot digital camera built around a 3MP sensor in a 1/2.5-inch format. Still images are captured at up to 2048x1536 pixels in the sRGB color profile. For framing, the camera offers both a 1.8-inch TFT LCD display at 61,000 dots and an optical tunnel viewfinder.
Autofocus uses a contrast detection system with a single focus point. The built-in flash reaches up to 3.4 meters, and ISO sensitivity spans 100 to 400. The camera accepts 4x AA (NiMH or Alkaline) batteries or 2x CR-V3 cells, rated for approximately 200 shots per charge.
The plastic body measures 118 x 66 x 50 mm and weighs 332 grams, with no weather sealing. Video recording is possible at up to 320x240 at 15fps. The lens is fixed and non-interchangeable, and the camera connects via USB with no wireless options.
There is no image stabilization of any kind.
Pros — Olympus C-300 Zoom
- ✓3MP sensor with 2048x1536 maximum resolution suits basic still photography needs
- ✓Built-in flash with a range of up to 3.4m covers typical indoor shooting distances
- ✓Dual viewfinder options — optical tunnel viewfinder plus 1.8-inch TFT LCD display — offer flexible framing
Cons — Olympus C-300 Zoom
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — neither in-body nor digital IS
- ✗Video recording is limited to 320x240 at 15fps, well below modern standards
- ✗ISO range tops out at 400, significantly restricting low-light shooting flexibility
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