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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Released July 2002
  • Refreshed by Nikon D200
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-5
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The D100 was introduced 6 years prior to the E-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D100 matches up versus the E-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Olympus E-3

 D100 E-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon D100

 E-3 D100 
ReleasedFebruary 2008July 2002Fresher by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k118kClearer display (+112k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-3

 D100 E-3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D100 features outer measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has proportions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D100 against the E-3.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D100 and E-3 is 58 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D100 and E-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D100 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-3 will show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older D100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-3 Portrait photography features
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D100
Street photography with Olympus E-3
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography information
Olympus E-3 Sports photography information
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-3 Travel photography factors
41
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-3 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
56
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.5")
low MP (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-3 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
18
can't record video
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Olympus E-3
 Nikon D100Olympus E-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D100 Olympus E-3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2002-07-26 2008-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 118 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780 gr (1.72 lbs) 890 gr (1.96 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.5
DXO Low light score not tested 571
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $170 $670