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Comparison of Nikon D200 and Olympus E-520 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D200 ×
Olympus E-520 ×
General
ModelNikon D200Olympus E-520
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberD200E-520
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20052008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)147136
Width (mm)7468
Height (mm)11391
Weight (g)830550
Waterproof--
SuccessorNikon D300-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.210
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)372.88224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.617.3
Sensor height (mm)15.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.14.74
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 score6455
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.321.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.510.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)583548
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
  • 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 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
  • 12-bit compression
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (raw)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)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
LensNikon F mountOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-28.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-14.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical3-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 pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 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)0.630.46
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.940.92
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)2514
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 (3200)Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 6 presets
  • auto
  • manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 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, 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 modes-Portrait, 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-
  • 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(ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft)Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, Sync TerminalHot Shoe, Wireless
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit compression
  • nef (raw)
  • 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 mc30/36
  • wt-3
  • rm-uc1 cable or rm-1 ir
Connections (extended)
  • dc in
  • gps nmea 0183 (ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin d-sub cable (optional) and gps adapter cord mc-35 (optional)
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.51
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.51
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)2214
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)53.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3112
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.270.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.270.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.08
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)0.21.4
Play -> record time (s)-0.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)33.4
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)340650
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL3eProprietary BLM-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject cd-rom
  • olympus master software cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • 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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