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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Revealed December 2013
Olympus E-3
(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
  • Released February 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-5
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Df versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the Df (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Df was unveiled 5 years later than the E-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Df matches up against the E-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Olympus E-3

 Df E-3 
ReleasedDecember 2013February 2008More recent by 71 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Nikon Df

 E-3 Df 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Df and Olympus E-3

 Df E-3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df enjoys exterior dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Df versus Olympus E-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Df versus the E-3.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Df and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Df and E-3.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Df with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Df will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger Df will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Df
Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography advice
Olympus E-3 Street photography advice
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography factors
Olympus E-3 Sports photography factors
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (1,400 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
57
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography features
Olympus E-3 Travel photography features
60
great battery (1,400 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
55
environment proof
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-3 Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (1,400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-3 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
18
can't shoot video
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Olympus E-3
 Nikon DfOlympus E-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Df Olympus E-3
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-12-20 2008-02-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 860.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 4928 x 3280 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 grams (1.68 lb) 890 grams (1.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 56
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 10.5
DXO Low light score 3279 571
Other
Battery life 1400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $2,747 $670