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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Introduced December 2013
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-330
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the Df (Full frame) and E-300 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Df was unveiled 9 years after the E-300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Df grades against the E-300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Olympus E-300

 Df E-300 
IntroducedDecember 2013January 2005More modern by 109 months
Screen dimension3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution921k134kCrisper screen (+787k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Nikon Df

 E-300 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Olympus E-300

 Df E-300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Df enjoys external measurements 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-300 has sizing of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Df vs the E-300.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Df and E-300 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and E-300.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Df with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Df will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Df will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df Portrait photography features
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography features
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
48
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography factors
Olympus E-300 Street photography factors
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
51
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Sports photography camera
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
37
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Travel photography highlights
60
better than average battery pack (1,400 shots)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Df Landscape photography features
Olympus E-300 Landscape photography features
71
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-300 Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
9
no video recording
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Olympus E-300
 Nikon DfOlympus E-300
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Df Olympus E-300
Also referred to as - EVOLT E-300
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-12-20 2005-01-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 4928 x 3280 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 12800 400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 39 3
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 1.8"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 134 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760g (1.68 lb) 624g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3279 not tested
Other
Battery life 1400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $2,747 $800