Nikon D810A vs Olympus E-510

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon D810A versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The D810A was manufactured 7 years after the E-510 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D810A scores versus the E-510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D810A & Olympus E-510. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D810A Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810A has got physical measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D810A against the E-510.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and E-510 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and E-510.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D810A featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D810A will give you more detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer D810A is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.