Bud size is mostly about genetics, but if you branch out a plant too much, you spread out the growth more too... "too many mouths to feed" idea. I'd wager this is more about genetics. You've got a lot of axillary growth, but it's not signfiicantly over-crowded that i can see. Just an autoflower with meh buds. Not too unusual.
Stick to ~3 colas per sq ft. Keep them level in stature. You'll get more consistent buds throughout canopy. you want your primary colas originating off the trunk of the plant and not side branching of side branches.
slightly overfed won't cause this, but you do want to dial back the fertilizer slightly. Start with N, as it's the most likely reason for the slightly dark leaves. Small problems require small adjustments.