Nikon D600 vs Olympus E-3

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon D600 vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The D600 was announced 4 years later than the E-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D600 matches up vs the E-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D600 & Olympus E-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D600 Gallery & Olympus E-3 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 offers external measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has proportions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D600 vs Olympus E-3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D600 and the E-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D600 and E-3 is 56 and 56 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D600 and E-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D600 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D600 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer D600 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.