Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Introduced October 2008
- Renewed by Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched March 2009
- Superseded the Olympus E-330
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D700 (12MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the D700 (Full frame) and E-450 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe D700 was released 5 months earlier than the E-450 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D700 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D700 matches up against the E-450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D700 and Olympus E-450. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D700 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Olympus E-450
D700 | E-450 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Nikon D700
E-450 | D700 |
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Common features in the Nikon D700 and Olympus E-450
D700 | E-450 | |||
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Launched | October 2008 | March 2009 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D700 provides outer measurements of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-450 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D700 vs the E-450.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D700 and E-450 is 54 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D700 and E-450.
As you can see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D700 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D700 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D700 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
Nikon D700 | Olympus E-450 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D700 | Olympus E-450 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-10-07 | 2009-03-31 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed | TruePic III |
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 | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1074g (2.37 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2303 | 512 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 shots | 500 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $2,700 | $138 |