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Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D800
  • Later Model is Nikon D850
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-5
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Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D810 and Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The D810 was introduced 6 years after the E-3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D810 scores against the E-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Olympus E-3

 D810 E-3 
ReleasedJune 2014February 2008More modern by 78 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon D810

 E-3 D810 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Olympus E-3

 D810 E-3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 offers physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has proportions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D810 versus the E-3.

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and E-3 is 54 and 56 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D810 and E-3.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D810 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D810 will provide extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger D810 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
57
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography info
Olympus E-3 Street photography info
56
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-3 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810 Travel photography information
Olympus E-3 Travel photography information
63
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is amazing (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
55
environment proofing
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810
Landscape photography with Olympus E-3
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
2 card slots
no image stabilization
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-3 as a Vlogging camera
28
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
18
no video
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Nikon D810 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Olympus E-3
 Nikon D810Olympus E-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D810 Olympus E-3
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-06-26 2008-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 36 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 7360 x 4912 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD (WRGB) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 980g (2.16 lb) 890g (1.96 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 97 56
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 10.5
DXO Low light rating 2853 571
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $1,999 $670