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Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
59
Overall
54
Nikon D300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Nikon D300
(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
Olympus 7030
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D300 over the Olympus 7030

 D300 7030 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Nikon D300

 7030 D300 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2008Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Nikon D300 and Olympus 7030

 D300 7030 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D300 and 7030 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D300
Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D300
Sports photography with Olympus 7030
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
great battery power (1,000 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery power (1,000 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D300 Landscape photography info
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography info
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (1,000 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D300 Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon D300 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D300 and Olympus 7030
 Nikon D300Olympus Stylus 7030
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