Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300
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![Nikon D780 front Nikon D780 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D780/Nikon-D780-front.jpg)
![Olympus E-300 front Olympus E-300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-300.jpg)
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Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2020
- Older Model is Nikon D750
(Full Review)
- 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
- Released January 2005
- Other Name is EVOLT E-300
- Refreshed by Olympus E-330
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Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Overview
Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon D780 and Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The D780 was introduced 15 years after the E-300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the D780 matches up vs the E-300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D780 and Olympus E-300. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D780 Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Olympus E-300
D780 | E-300 | |||
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Released | January 2020 | ![]() | January 2005 | More modern by 183 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.4") |
Screen resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 134k | Clearer screen (+2225k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Nikon D780
E-300 | D780 |
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Common features in the Nikon D780 and Olympus E-300
D780 | E-300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-300 has measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D780 and Olympus E-300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D780 versus the E-300.
![Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 size comparison Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Olympus-E-300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D780 and E-300 is 57 and 67 respectively.
![Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Olympus-E-300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and E-300.
All in all, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D780 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D780 will offer you extra detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D780 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Olympus-E-300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D780-vs-Olympus-E-300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Nikon D780 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications
Nikon D780 | Olympus E-300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon D780 | Olympus E-300 |
Also Known as | - | EVOLT E-300 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-01-07 | 2005-01-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 3264 x 2448 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 1.8 inch |
Display resolution | 2,359k dot | 134k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 840 gr (1.85 lb) | 624 gr (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2260 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15b | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail price | $2,297 | $800 |