Nikon D90 vs Olympus E-3

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D90 versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D90 (12MP) and the E-3 (10MP) is very comparable but the D90 (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The D90 was manufactured 8 months after the E-3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D90 grades vs the E-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D90 and Olympus E-3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D90 Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D90 has external dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D90 versus the E-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and E-3 is 60 and 56 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D90 and E-3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D90 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D90 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern D90 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.