Nikon D2X vs Olympus E-1

Following is a complete review of the Nikon D2X vs Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D2X (12MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the D2X (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The D2X was revealed 19 months after the E-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D2X matches up versus the E-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2X and Olympus E-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D2X Gallery and Olympus E-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2X provides physical dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D2X versus the E-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D2X and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2X and E-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D2X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D2X will provide more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D2X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.