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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
  • Announced December 2009
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40
  • Renewed by Nikon D3100
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3000 versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is relatively similar but the D3000 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The D3000 was released 3 years after the E-400 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D3000 scores versus the E-400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Olympus E-400

 D3000 E-400 
RevealedDecember 2009September 2006Newer by 40 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k215kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Nikon D3000

 E-400 D3000 

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-400

 D3000 E-400 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3000 has physical dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D3000 versus the E-400.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and E-400 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3000 and E-400.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The D3000 comes with the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more modern D3000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-400 Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Sports photography camera
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 shots)
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 Travel photography info
Olympus E-400 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3000
Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
52
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery life (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
45
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3000
Vlogging with Olympus E-400
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-400
 Nikon D3000Olympus E-400
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D3000 Olympus E-400
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2009-12-11 2006-09-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 97 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 563 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL9a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $599