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Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
50
Imaging
56
Features
63
Overall
58
Nikon D3 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon D3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced April 2008
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3S
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
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Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D3 versus Olympus 8000, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D3 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty close but the D3 (Full frame) and 8000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The D3 was revealed 14 months earlier than the 8000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 8000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D3 matches up vs the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Olympus 8000

 D3 8000 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon D3

 8000 D3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009April 2008Fresher by 14 months

Common features in the Nikon D3 and Olympus 8000

 D3 8000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3 offers outside dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") having a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the D3 vs the 8000.

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3 and 8000 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3 and 8000.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The D3 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The older D3 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3 Portrait photography information
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
63
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3
Street photography with Olympus 8000
54
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (4,300 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
51
good battery (4,300 shots)
weather proof
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography factors
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (4,300 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon D3 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon D3Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D3 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also Known as - mju Tough 8000
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-04-18 2009-07-01
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4256 x 2832 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) 182 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2290 not tested
Other
Battery life 4300 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
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