Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410
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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 536g - 126 x 97 x 64mm
- Launched December 2009
- Replaced the Nikon D40
- Replacement is Nikon D3100
(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 June 2007
- Alternate Name is EVOLT E-410
- Replaced the Olympus E-400
- Replacement is Olympus E-420
Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the D3000 (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe D3000 was manufactured 2 years after the E-410 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the D3000 grades vs the E-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-410. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Olympus E-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Olympus E-410
D3000 | E-410 | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | June 2007 | Newer by 31 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Crisper screen (+15k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Nikon D3000
E-410 | D3000 |
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Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-410
D3000 | E-410 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3000 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Olympus E-410 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-410 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D3000 versus the E-410.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and E-410 is 69 and 77 respectively.
Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and E-410.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The D3000 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern D3000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Specifications
Nikon D3000 | Olympus E-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D3000 | Olympus E-410 |
Otherwise known as | - | EVOLT E-410 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-12-11 | 2007-06-14 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 215k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 536 gr (1.18 lbs) | 435 gr (0.96 lbs) |
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 All around score | 62 | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light score | 563 | 494 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL9a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | - |