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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2002
  • Updated by Nikon D200
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-330
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The D100 was revealed 3 years prior to the E-300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D100 scores against the E-300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Olympus E-300

 D100 E-300 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Nikon D100

 E-300 D100 
LaunchedJanuary 2005July 2002Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution134k118kSharper screen (+16k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-300

 D100 E-300 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension1.8"1.8"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 provides physical dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Olympus E-300 has sizing of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D100 compared to the E-300.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and E-300 is 58 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D100 and E-300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-300 will produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older D100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
48
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Street photography highlights
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
51
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-300 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Travel photography highlights
41
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D100 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
max ISO too low (400)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-300 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Olympus E-300
 Nikon D100Olympus E-300
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D100 Olympus E-300
Alternate name - EVOLT E-300
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2002-07-26 2005-01-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 6 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 1600 400
Maximum boosted ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 1.8"
Resolution of display 118k dots 134k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 780g (1.72 lb) 624g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
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