Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030
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Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 925g - 147 x 114 x 74mm
- Revealed March 2008
- Older Model is Nikon D200
- Renewed by Nikon D300S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7030
Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D300 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the D300 (APS-C) and 7030 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The D300 was released 22 months prior to the 7030 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D300 matches up versus the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D300 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Olympus 7030
D300 | 7030 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon D300
7030 | D300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | March 2008 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Nikon D300 and Olympus 7030
D300 | 7030 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D300 has got outside measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D300 and the 7030.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D300 and 7030 is 55 and 95 respectively.
Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D300 and 7030.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 7030 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
Nikon D300 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon D300 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
Also called as | - | mju 7030 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2008-03-12 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 925 gr (2.04 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 114 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 679 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $1,100 | $179 |