Compare Nikon Zf vs OM System OM-3
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Zf and the OM System OM-3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $1,999 / £2,299 and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Nikon Zf |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | September 2023 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 144 x 103 x 49 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 710g (with battery and card); 630g (body only) | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather sealing | Yes (Dust and drip resistant; magnesium alloy chassis) | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Resolution | 24.5 Megapixels | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO range | 100–64,000 (Extended: 50–204,800) | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis In-body (IBIS) up to 8.0 stops (includes "Focus Point VR" which stabilizes based on your AF point) | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated (Vari-angle) Touchscreen; 2.1M dots | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED; 0.8x magnification | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 273 points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| AF System | Hybrid Phase-Detection/Contrast AF with EXPEED 7 | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| Eye AF | Yes (Subject detection for People, Animals, Birds, and Vehicles; works even in Manual Focus mode) | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | Up to 14 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (JPEG-only High-Speed Frame Capture+) | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); includes 96MP Pixel Shift mode | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 4K up to 30p (oversampled from 6K); 4K up to 60p (with DX crop); 1080p up to 120p | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | 10-bit internal (H.265 / N-Log / HLG) | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual slots (Unique configuration) | 1 slot |
| Type | 1x SD (UHS-II) + 1x microSD (UHS-I) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.0 | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1); Micro-HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 360–380 shots | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Nikon Zf body, EN-EL15c battery, UC-E25 USB cable, AN-DC27 strap, BF-N1 body cap, DK-33 rubber eyecup | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | Approx. $1,999 / £2,299 | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | Zf - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |