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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • Replacement is Nikon D780
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
  • Introduced February 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-5
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D750 was introduced 6 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D750 grades versus the E-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Olympus E-3

 D750 E-3 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2008Fresher by 80 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon D750

 E-3 D750 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Olympus E-3

 D750 E-3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D750 comes with physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D750 and the E-3.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and E-3 is 57 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and E-3.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D750 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D750 will offer you greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher D750 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-3 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D750
Street photography with Olympus E-3
68
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Sports photography camera
78
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,230 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D750
Travel photography with Olympus E-3
69
good battery life (1,230 per charge)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
55
weather proof
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-3 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging information
Olympus E-3 Vlogging information
30
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
18
can't record video
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Nikon D750 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Olympus E-3
 Nikon D750Olympus E-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D750 Olympus E-3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2014-09-12 2008-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 gr (1.85 pounds) 890 gr (1.96 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 56
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 10.5
DXO Low light rating 2956 571
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 2 1
Price at release $2,000 $670