Nikon D2X vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Nikon D2X vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Revealed June 2005
- Superseded the Nikon D1X
- Successor is Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju Tough 3000
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Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D2X vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the D2X (APS-C) and Tough-3000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D2X was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Tough-3000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus Tough-3000 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the D2X matches up against the Tough-3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Olympus Tough-3000
| D2X | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 235k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon D2X
| Tough-3000 | D2X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | June 2005 | Newer by 56 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D2X and Olympus Tough-3000
| D2X | Tough-3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon D2X vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2X has got outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D2X compared to the Tough-3000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2X and Tough-3000 is 51 and 94 respectively.
Nikon D2X vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2X and Tough-3000.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The D2X contains the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged D2X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D2X vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
| Nikon D2X | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon D2X | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
| Also called as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
| Type | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2005-06-01 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 800 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 2cm |
| Total lenses | 309 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 235 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 59 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 476 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $5,000 | $0 |
