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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Nikon Df front
 
Olympus E-510 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Released December 2013
Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-500
  • Successor is Olympus E-520
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon Df versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the Df (Full frame) and E-510 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Df was unveiled 6 years after the E-510 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Df grades against the E-510 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Olympus E-510

 Df E-510 
LaunchedDecember 2013November 2007More modern by 74 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Nikon Df

 E-510 Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Olympus E-510

 Df E-510 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df provides physical dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has proportions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Nikon Df versus Olympus E-510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Df compared to the E-510.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Df and E-510 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and E-510.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Df using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Df will result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Df provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Df
Portrait photography with Olympus E-510
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Df
Street photography with Olympus E-510
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (490g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography info
Olympus E-510 Sports photography info
69
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,400 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography details
Olympus E-510 Travel photography details
60
great battery pack (1,400 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competition (490 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Df
Landscape photography with Olympus E-510
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df Vlogging details
Olympus E-510 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Nikon Df vs Olympus E-510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Olympus E-510
 Nikon DfOlympus E-510
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Df Olympus E-510
Also Known as - EVOLT E-510
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-12-20 2007-11-23
Body design 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 surface area 860.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4928 x 3280 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lb) 490 gr (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 52
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 10.0
DXO Low light rating 3279 442
Other
Battery life 1400 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $2,747 $550