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Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800 front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Nikon D800
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Later Model is Nikon D810
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-330
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Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D800 versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The D800 was manufactured 7 years after the E-300 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the D800 grades vs the E-300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800 over the Olympus E-300

 D800 E-300 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2005Newer by 91 months
Display dimensions3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution921k134kSharper display (+787k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Nikon D800

 E-300 D800 

Common features in the Nikon D800 and Olympus E-300

 D800 E-300 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 features outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-300 has dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Nikon D800 versus Olympus E-300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D800 against the E-300.

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and E-300 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and E-300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D800 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D800 will offer greater detail due to its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D800 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D800
Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
83
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (8MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800 Street photography details
Olympus E-300 Street photography details
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800 Sports photography details
Olympus E-300 Sports photography details
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D800
Vlogging with Olympus E-300
30
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800 and Olympus E-300
 Nikon D800Olympus E-300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D800 Olympus E-300
Otherwise known as - EVOLT E-300
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-06-11 2005-01-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 36 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 6400 400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 51 3
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 1.8 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 134 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/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 900 gr (1.98 pounds) 624 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2853 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $2,999 $800