Nikon D2H vs Olympus Stylus 7000

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D2H and the Olympus Stylus 7000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D2H was introduced in December 2003 and Olympus Stylus 7000 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D2H Highlights

      • 4.1 MP APS-C JFET Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 211k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Olympus Stylus 7000 Highlights

      • 11.8 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 50 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D2H
      4. Advantage of Olympus Stylus 7000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D2H and Olympus Stylus 7000.

      PROS

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 172 g (0.38 lb / 6.07 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 4.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 11.8 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Nikon D2H

      Nikon D2H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D2H over Olympus Stylus 7000.

      Nikon D2H vs Olympus Stylus 7000
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Nikon D1
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      APS-C

      2.66 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D4s
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D2X
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Nikon D3S
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D5
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Nikon D1X
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      APS-C

      5.3 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Nikon D2Hs
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      APS-C

      4.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus Stylus 7000

      Olympus 7000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Stylus 7000 over Nikon D2H.

      Nikon D2H vs Olympus Stylus 7000
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 4.1 Megapixel vs 11.8 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 50
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 2464 x 1632 vs 3968 x 2976
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 211k dot vs 230k dot
      Live View vs
      Built-in Flash vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Lighter 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) vs 172 g (0.38 lb / 6.07 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 16 MB

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus Stylus 7000.

      Sony ZV-E10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Pentax X70
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FZ40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon D1H
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      APS-C

      2.7 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 VI
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Samsung WB2200F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm SL240
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon G7 X MII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon D2Xs
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      APS-C

      12.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Nikon D2H Olympus Stylus 7000
        Low Resolution Sensor4.1 Megapixel11.8 Megapixel
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen211k dot230k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D2H has a 2.5" screen with 211k dot resolution and Olympus Stylus 7000 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D2H

      Nikon D2H has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.86x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus Stylus 7000.

      Sensor

      Nikon D2H features a 4.1 megapixel APS-C JFET sensor with dimensions of 23.3 x 15.5 mm and a total area of 361.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. Olympus Stylus 7000 features a 11.8 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D2H can take pictures up to 2464 x 1632 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 1840 x 1224 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Olympus Stylus 7000 can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 16:9, 4:3, 3:2 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus Stylus 7000

      Olympus Stylus 7000 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D2H has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Olympus Stylus 7000 has a single xD Picture Card/microSD card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D2H has Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D2H, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Stylus 7000. Nikon D2H can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Flash

      Olympus Stylus 7000 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.80 m. Nikon D2H has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon D2H.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D2H body has dimensions of 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") and Olympus Stylus 7000 body has dimensions of 96 x 56 x 25 mm (3.78 x 2.2 x 0.98"). Nikon D2H weighs 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) and Olympus Stylus 7000 weighs 172 g (0.38 lb / 6.07 oz).

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

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      150 mm

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      96 mm

      56 mm

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      86 mm

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      25 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D2H and Olympus Stylus 7000

      Nikon D2H and Olympus Stylus 7000 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      GOOD
      75
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      GOOD
      71
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 172 g (0.38 lb / 6.07 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 172 g (0.38 lb / 6.07 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D2H and Olympus Stylus 7000 and give them scores of 57 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 4.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 40
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 11.8 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 211k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D2H

      Olympus Stylus 7000

      GOOD
      74
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Heavy - 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 172 g (0.38 lb / 6.07 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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