Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-520

Comparison of Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-520 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D3000 ×
Olympus E-520 ×
General
ModelNikon D3000Olympus E-520
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer url-http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberD3000E-520
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)126136
Width (mm)6468
Height (mm)9791
Weight (g)800550
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D40-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
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 score6255
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.321.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.110.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)563548
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
  • jpeg
  • raw (.nef)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)33.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FFour Thirds
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VROlympus 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)33
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 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 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 typeEye-level pentamirror w/ 0.8x magnificationSLR 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)0.530.46
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.80.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-14
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settings100 - 1,600; expandable to 3200Auto, 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 modes420 segment 3D 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 portraitPortrait, 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 descriptionLens dependentDepends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
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
  • ir
  • optional
  • rm-uc1 cable or rm-1 ir
Connections (extended)-
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.480.51
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.51
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)614
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.51-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)33.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1612
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
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)0.290.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.08
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)0.71.4
Play -> record time (s)0.40.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.83.4
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)550650
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL9aProprietary BLM-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • 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



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate