Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon D2Xs versus Olympus E-1, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D2Xs (12MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the D2Xs (APS-C) and E-1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D2Xs was announced 2 years after the E-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the D2Xs matches up vs the E-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2Xs & Olympus E-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D2Xs Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2Xs provides exterior dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Olympus E-1 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D2Xs and the E-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D2Xs and E-1 is 51 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2Xs and E-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2Xs with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon D2Xs will render extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D2Xs is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.