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

Attribute
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV ×
Nikon V3 ×
General
ModelOlympus OM-D E-M10 IVNikon V3
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberE-M10 IVV3
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20202014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122111
Width (mm)4933
Height (mm)8465
Weight (g)383404
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon V2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.318.4
Sensor format4/31 inch
Sensor area (mm²)226.2116.16
Sensor width (mm)17.413.2
Sensor height (mm)138.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.362.52
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22.7
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score-52
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
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpg
Continuous-mode (fps)-60
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 416x144
  • 768x288
Movie max framerate (fps)1201,200
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound)MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with PCM audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsNikon 1
LensOlympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR PD-Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0027.00 - 81.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0010.00 - 30.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2520
Filter thread (mm)37-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area)Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF): Single-point AF: 171 focus areas
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 2.36M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.23x magnification (0.62x 35mm eq.), 19.2mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensorIncluded, detachable DF-N1000 EVF: 0.48-inch, 2359k-dot color TFT LCD, 100% coverage, eye sensor, 16mm eyepoint (-1.0 m-1
Focus peaking+-
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,359,000
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,037,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)200160
Iso settingsAUTO: ISO Low (100) - 6400) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAuto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (kevin setting)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4)
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom); all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/16000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringMatrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape + Portrait, Night + Portrait, Children, Night scene, Sport, Hand-held Starlight, FireworksScene modes (Portrait, Night Landscape, Landscape, Night Portrait, Close-up, Auto); Creative mode (includes creative pallet, HDR
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
1↑Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 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)
  • fill flash
  • fill flash + slow sync
  • rear curtain + slow sync
  • rear-curtain sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction + slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)55
Flash range descriptionGN=5.1 (ISO100, m) / GN= 7.2 (ISO200, m)Range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/60
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeNikon 1 Accessory Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • microsd
  • microsdhc
  • microsdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit lossless compressed raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • compressed 12-bit nef raw
  • raw+jpg
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • stereo mini-pin jack (3.5mm)
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 factorProprietaryProprietary EN-EL20a
Usable battery types
  • bls-50 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a 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 features-New 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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