Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300
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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Old Model is Nikon D7200
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- 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
- Announced January 2005
- Also referred to as EVOLT E-300
- Successor is Olympus E-330
Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe D7500 was unveiled 12 years after the E-300 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D7500 matches up versus the E-300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Olympus E-300
D7500 | E-300 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | January 2005 | Newer by 150 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 134k | Sharper screen (+788k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Nikon D7500
E-300 | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-300
D7500 | E-300 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 has exterior measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Olympus E-300 has specifications of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D7500 vs the E-300.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and E-300 is 60 and 67 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and E-300.
All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D7500 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D7500 will resolve extra detail having an extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D7500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Olympus E-300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D7500 | Olympus E-300 |
Also called | - | EVOLT E-300 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-04-12 | 2005-01-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3264 x 2448 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 400 |
Max boosted ISO | 1640000 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 1.8 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 134 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | 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 sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 720g (1.59 lbs) | 624g (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,247 | $800 |