Nikon D300 vs Olympus E-3

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD300E-3
      Predecessor ModelNikon D200 Olympus E-1
      Successor ModelNikon D300S Olympus E-5
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      ProcessorEXPEEDTruePic III
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28483648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14243200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, TIFF, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Shade, Cloudy, Flash, Kelvin, CustomAuto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 frames in 10,20,30 steps in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points5111
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Lens MountNikon FFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.94x1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.58x
      Depth-of-field previewWhen CPU lens is attached, lens aperture can be stopped down to value selected by user (A and M mode) or value selected by camera (P and S mode)
      Shutter Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps5.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-20, SB-16B, SB-15: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-22s: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-23: M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-25: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-24: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-26: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-29s: M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-30: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-50DX: M, Rear Curtain Syn
      SB-80DX: Non-TTL Auto, M, RPT, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA, M*, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction
      SB-600: i-TTL, AA, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-800: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi-area AF, Flash Color Informaiton Communication, Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, M, Rear Curtain Sync, AutoFP High Speed Sync ( D700, D300 only because of built in flash)
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync      		Olympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, ProgramManual, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      DxO Low Light ISO679571
      DxO Color Depth22.121.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.010.5
      DxO Overall Score6756
      Video Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Internal Recording ModesNoNo
      Interval Recording
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional Wire/ InfraRed
      Environmental Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%30 - 90%
      Storage Humidity10 - 90%
      Physical Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Dimensions147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.79 x 4.49 x 2.91")142 x 116 x 75 mm (5.59 x 4.57 x 2.95")
      Weight (inc. batteries)925 g (2.04 lb / 32.63 oz)890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Battery PackEN-EL3e
      Battery Life1000 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Nikon D300 Olympus E-3
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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