Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-300
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Launched October 2008
- Renewed by Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
- Launched January 2005
- Other Name is EVOLT E-300
- Refreshed by Olympus E-330
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-300 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D700 and Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe D700 was unveiled 3 years after the E-300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the D700 grades vs the E-300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D700 & Olympus E-300. The full galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery & Olympus E-300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Olympus E-300
D700 | E-300 | |||
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Launched | October 2008 | January 2005 | Newer by 46 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 134k | Clearer screen (+788k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Nikon D700
E-300 | D700 |
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Common features in the Nikon D700 and Olympus E-300
D700 | E-300 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D700 provides external dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Olympus E-300 has proportions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D700 and Olympus E-300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D700 vs the E-300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D700 and E-300 is 54 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D700 and E-300.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D700 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D700 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger D700 will have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications
Nikon D700 | Olympus E-300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon D700 | Olympus E-300 |
Alternate name | - | EVOLT E-300 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2008-10-07 | 2005-01-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 3264 x 2448 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 134k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1074 gr (2.37 lb) | 624 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2303 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $2,700 | $800 |