Nikon D3X vs Olympus Stylus 1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD3XStylus 1
      Predecessor ModelNikon D2Xs
      Successor ModelOlympus Stylus 1s
      MSRP$699/£549
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels25.72 Megapixel12.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.5 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      ProcessorEXPEEDTruePic VI
      Max Image Resolution6048 x 40323968 x 2976
      Other Resolutions5056 x 4032, 4544 x 3024, 3968 x 2640, 3792 x 3024, 3024 x 2016, 2976 x 1976, 2528 x 2016, 1984 x 132
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 5:41:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicSuper fine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Focus Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points5125
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom10.7x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologySuper Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angleLCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x1.15x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +2
      Shutter Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      redeye reduction
      fill-on
      off
      redeye reduction slow sync
      full
      manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalWireless
      Exposure Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (2, 3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      DxO Low Light ISO1992179
      DxO Color Depth24.720.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.711.6
      DxO Overall Score8851
      Video Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5.0
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 88 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.46")116 x 87 x 57 mm (4.57 x 3.43 x 2.24")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1260 g (2.78 lb / 44.45 oz)402 g (0.89 lb / 14.18 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.2 x 8.5 x 6.4"8.3 x 6.1 x 3.2"
      Package Weight7.1 lb2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Battery PackEN-EL4aBLS-5
      Battery Life4400 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3X Olympus Stylus 1
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec, customYes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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