Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330
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![Nikon D700 front Nikon D700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D700.jpg)
![Olympus E-330 front Olympus E-330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-330.jpg)
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Revealed October 2008
- Updated by Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Launched March 2006
- Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
- Superseded the Olympus E-300
- Updated by Olympus E-450
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D700 versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.
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The D700 was brought out 2 years after the E-330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D700 scores versus the E-330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D700 and Olympus E-330. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D700 Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Olympus E-330
D700 | E-330 | |||
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Launched | October 2008 | ![]() | March 2006 | Newer by 32 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 215k | Sharper screen (+707k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon D700
E-330 | D700 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D700 and Olympus E-330
D700 | E-330 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 has got exterior dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has sizing of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D700 versus Olympus E-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D700 and the E-330.
![Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D700-vs-Olympus-E-330-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D700 and E-330 is 54 and 65 respectively.
![Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D700-vs-Olympus-E-330-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D700 and E-330.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D700 will give greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D700 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D700-vs-Olympus-E-330-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D700-vs-Olympus-E-330-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Nikon D700 | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D700 | Olympus E-330 |
Other name | - | EVOLT E-330 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-10-07 | 2006-03-18 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 7 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 3136 x 2352 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 215 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1074 gr (2.37 pounds) | 616 gr (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2303 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,700 | $1,100 |