Nikon D3 vs Olympus Tough TG-6

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD3Tough TG-6
      Predecessor ModelOlympus Tough TG-5
      Successor ModelNikon D3S OM System Tough TG-7
      MSRP$449/£449
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.87 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      ProcessorEXPEEDTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4256 x 28324000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3184 x 2120, 2128 x 1416
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, CustomPresets: Auto, Custom, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points5125
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenBriteView Clear Matte VI - Type B
      Optics Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation2.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user
      Shutter Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps20.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Red Eye Reduction
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Fill- in
      Manual
      Flash Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      DxO Low Light ISO2290
      DxO Color Depth23.5
      DxO Dynamic Range12.2
      DxO Overall Score81
      Video Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Internal Recording ModesNoMOV
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1300 g (2.87 lb / 45.86 oz)253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 5.8 x 2.8"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Battery PackLI-92B
      Battery Life4300 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Nikon D3 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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