Nikon Df vs Olympus E-30
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs
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- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Introduced December 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Released March 2009
Nikon Df vs Olympus E-30 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon Df versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the Df (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Df was launched 4 years later than the E-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Df matches up vs the E-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Df vs Olympus E-30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Df and Olympus E-30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Df Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Olympus E-30
Df | E-30 | |||
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Released | December 2013 | March 2009 | More recent by 58 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon Df
E-30 | Df | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Df and Olympus E-30
Df | E-30 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon Df vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Df has outer measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Olympus E-30 has specifications of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Df versus Olympus E-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Df against the E-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Df and E-30 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and E-30.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Df due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Df will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Df should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-30 Specifications
Nikon Df | Olympus E-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Df | Olympus E-30 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-12-20 | 2009-03-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 860.4mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | HyperCrystal II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.56x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) | 695 gr (1.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 89 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 3279 | 530 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1400 shots | 750 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | BLM-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $2,747 | $1,299 |