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Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D7000
  • Successor is Nikon D7200
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-5
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Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon D7100 versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D7100 was introduced 5 years later than the E-3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D7100 matches up versus the E-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Olympus E-3

 D7100 E-3 
RevealedApril 2013February 2008Fresher by 64 months
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon D7100

 E-3 D7100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Olympus E-3

 D7100 E-3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D7100 versus Olympus E-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D7100 compared to the E-3.

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and E-3.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D7100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D7100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer D7100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-3 Portrait photography features
79
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography factors
Olympus E-3 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-3 Sports photography advice
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography details
Olympus E-3 Travel photography details
66
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
55
weather sealing
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7100
Landscape photography with Olympus E-3
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 Vlogging info
Olympus E-3 Vlogging info
30
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
18
can't record video
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Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Olympus E-3
 Nikon D7100Olympus E-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D7100 Olympus E-3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-04-25 2008-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings 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 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lb) 890g (1.96 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 56
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 10.5
DXO Low light rating 1256 571
Other
Battery life 950 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Two Single
Retail pricing $800 $670