Nikon Df vs Olympus E-1

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelDfE-1
      Successor ModelOlympus E-3
      MSRP$2749.95 (body only), $2999.95 / £2749.99 (with 50mm F1.8 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32802560 x 1920
      Other ResolutionsFX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 10641600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW, TIFF
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicStandard, High, Super High
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 shots in 1/3 or 1/2-stop intervals
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Focus Lock AF Area Mode, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFFocus Modes: Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points393
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Lens MountNikon FFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"1.8"
      Screen Resolution921k dot134k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.96x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.48x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeType: Electronically controlled focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto FP High-speed sync
      front-curtain sync
      rear-curtain sync
      redeye reduction,
      Auto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 5 frames in steps of 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      DxO Low Light ISO3279
      DxO Color Depth24.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score89
      Video Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Cable release, wireless remote Wire/ InfraRed
      Environmental Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Dimensions144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64")141 x 104 x 81 mm (5.55 x 4.09 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)735 g (1.62 lb / 25.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.05 x 7.15 x 4.9"
      Package Weight4.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14a
      Battery Life1400 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)
      Other Nikon Df Olympus E-1
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, or 20 secs 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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