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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410

Portability
69
Imaging
51
Features
36
Overall
45
Nikon D3000 front
 
Olympus E-410 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Key Specs

Nikon D3000
(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
Olympus E-410
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3000 over the Olympus E-410

 D3000 E-410 
RevealedDecember 2009June 2007Newer by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k215kCrisper screen (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Nikon D3000

 E-410 D3000 

Common features in the Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-410

 D3000 E-410 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and E-410 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3000 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-410 Portrait photography details
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-410 as a Street photography camera
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3000 Sports photography info
Olympus E-410 Sports photography info
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
bad battery (500 per charge)
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
45
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-410 Landscape photography factors
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3000 Vlogging details
Olympus E-410 Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-410
 Nikon D3000Olympus E-410
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 -