Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-3

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D800E versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D800E was brought out 4 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the D800E matches up versus the E-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E & Olympus E-3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery & Olympus E-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D800E comes with external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D800E versus Olympus E-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D800E versus the E-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and E-3 is 54 and 56 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D800E and E-3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D800E because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D800E will give you more detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D800E provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.