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Comparison of Nikon V3 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon V3 ×
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV ×
General
ModelNikon V3Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
BrandNikonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberV3E-M10 IV
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142020
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111122
Width (mm)3349
Height (mm)6584
Weight (g)404383
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon V2-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.420.3
Sensor format1 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)116.16226.2
Sensor width (mm)13.217.4
Sensor height (mm)8.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.523.36
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score52-
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.7-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)384-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 4800(7.4 mp other)
  • 1536 x 9600(14.7 mp other)
  • 2608 x 1744(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3920 x 2616(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4800 x 920(4.4 mp other)
  • 5232 x 3488(18.2 mp 3:2)
  • 9600 x 920(8.8 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)60-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)1,200120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audioMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon 1Micro Four Thirds
Lens1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-ZoomOlympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 81.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)10.00 - 30.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2025
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areasHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeIncluded, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1EVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.23x magnification (0.62x 35mm eq.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking-+
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,037,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-14
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80025,600
Minimum iso (native)160200
Iso settingsAuto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 6400) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kevin setting)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDRScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night scene, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
  • fill-in
  • flash auto
  • flash off
  • manual (1/1 (full) - 1/64)
  • red-eye slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • redeye
  • slow sync.(1st curtain)
  • slow sync.(2nd curtain)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)55
Flash range descriptionRange is lens aperture dependentGN=5.1 (ISO100, m) / GN= 7.2 (ISO200, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/601/250
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionNikon 1 Accessory ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • raw + jpeg
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth-+
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)70-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)60-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)40-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)60-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)40-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)58.7-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)40-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.07-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.34-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.120s-
Startup time (s)2-
Play -> record time (s)0.6-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)1.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)310-
Battery life, video (minutes)-80
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20aProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • bls-50 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 18.4MP CX-format CMOS sensor, EXPEED 4A image processor, 20fps full-res burst mode with AF (up to 60fps with AF locked)-



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