Nikon Df vs Olympus E-330
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(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
- Announced December 2013
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Announced March 2006
- Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
- Old Model is Olympus E-300
- Later Model is Olympus E-450
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Its time to look closer at the Nikon Df versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the Df (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.
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Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Df matches up versus the E-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Olympus E-330
| Df | E-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2013 |  | March 2006 | More modern by 95 months |
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 215k | Clearer screen (+706k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon Df
| E-330 | Df | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon Df and Olympus E-330
| Df | E-330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon Df vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df offers external measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Df versus the E-330.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Df and E-330 is 59 and 65 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and E-330.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Df because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Df will give greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Df should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
| Nikon Df | Olympus E-330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Df | Olympus E-330 |
| Also Known as | - | EVOLT E-330 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-12-20 | 2006-03-18 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 7MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 3136 x 2352 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 3 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 309 | 45 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 921k dots | 215k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) | 616 grams (1.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 89 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 3279 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1400 images | - |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $2,747 | $1,100 |