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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Olympus E-1 front
Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Released June 2006
  • Succeeded the Nikon D2X
  • New Model is Nikon D3X
Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Olympus E-1

 D2Xs E-1 
LaunchedJune 2006November 2003More modern by 31 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution235k134kClearer display (+101k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Nikon D2Xs

 E-1 D2Xs 

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Olympus E-1

 D2Xs E-1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Nikon D2Xs versus Olympus E-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 size comparison

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

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography features
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography features
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (12 megapixels)
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Street photography information
Olympus E-1 Street photography information
50
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (800)
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lighter than average (735 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Travel photography details
Olympus E-1 Travel photography details
43
environment proof
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
47
lighter than average (735 grams)
environment sealing
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Landscape photography info
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low max ISO (800)
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus E-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Olympus E-1
 Nikon D2XsOlympus E-1
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D2Xs Olympus E-1
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2006-06-01 2003-11-29
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 5MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 2560 x 1920
Highest native ISO 800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 1.8"
Resolution of display 235k dots 134k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.48x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 735 grams (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 489 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $3,999 $1,700