Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3
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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Launched August 2017
- Previous Model is Nikon D810
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
- Introduced February 2008
- Old Model is Olympus E-1
- Successor is Olympus E-5
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D850 was manufactured 9 years after the E-3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D850 matches up versus the E-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D850 and Olympus E-3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D850 Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Olympus E-3
D850 | E-3 | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | February 2008 | More modern by 116 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 230k | Crisper display (+2129k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon D850
E-3 | D850 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Olympus E-3
D850 | E-3 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D850 enjoys outside measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-3 has proportions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D850 versus the E-3.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and E-3 is 54 and 56 respectively.
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D850 and E-3.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D850 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D850 will deliver more detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent D850 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-3 Specifications
Nikon D850 | Olympus E-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D850 | Olympus E-3 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-08-24 | 2008-02-20 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 5 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 153 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1015g (2.24 lbs) | 890g (1.96 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 100 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light score | 2660 | 571 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1840 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL15a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,997 | $670 |