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Comparison of Nikon D40 and Olympus E-520 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D40 ×
Olympus E-520 ×
General
ModelNikon D40Olympus E-520
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer url-http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberD40E-520
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20062008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)126136
Width (mm)6468
Height (mm)9491
Weight (g)737550
Waterproof--
SuccessorNikon D300-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)6.110
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)7.884.74
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5655
Dxo color depth score (bit)2121.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1110.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)561548
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1504 x 1000(1.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2256 x 1496(3.4 mp other)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (.nef)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.53.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FFour Thirds
LensNikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DXOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2825
Filter thread (mm)5258
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopt.
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.46
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1914
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)200100
Iso settingsAuto, 200 - 1600; 3200 extendedAuto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 2%)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flashPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • rear-curtain sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • 1/16
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (1/4
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range description-Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/5001/180
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot Shoe, Wireless
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.nef)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3 wireless
  • rm-uc1 cable or rm-1 ir
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.60.51
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.570.51
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-14
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.53.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10012
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.260.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.190.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.08
Shutter lag (notes)-Live View Full Autofocus:Imager AF = 2.548sAF Sensor = 0.718sHybrid AF = 1.256sLive View Prefocused:Imager AF = 0
Startup time (s)0.41.4
Play -> record time (s)0.10.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.83.4
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)470650
Battery form factorEN-EL9Proprietary BLM-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
  • olympus master software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • ms windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Enhanced 3-mode In-Body Image Stabilization, Live View, New and Improved HyperCrystal II LCD, Face Detection Technology



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