Nikon D300S vs Olympus 7010

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D300S versus Olympus 7010, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D300S (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty close but the D300S (APS-C) and 7010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The D300S was unveiled 4 months later than the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D300S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D300S grades against the 7010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D300S & Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D300S Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300S features outside dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 938 grams (2.07 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D300S against the 7010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D300S and 7010 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D300S and 7010.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The D300S has got the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.