Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-450

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the D3000 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3000 was released 9 months later than the E-450 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D3000 scores against the E-450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3000 & Olympus E-450. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3000 Gallery & Olympus E-450 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3000 has got outside 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-450 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the D3000 vs the E-450.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D3000 and E-450 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3000 and E-450.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The D3000 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent D3000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.