Nikon D810A vs Olympus E-300

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon D810A versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The D810A was manufactured 10 years after the E-300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D810A matches up vs the E-300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D810A and Olympus E-300. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D810A Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A offers exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Olympus E-300 has measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D810A and the E-300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and E-300 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and E-300.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D810A because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D810A will deliver greater detail due to its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer D810A should have an edge in sensor technology.