Nikon D3100 vs Olympus E-600

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D3100 and Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D3100 (14MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the D3100 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The D3100 was introduced 16 months later than the E-600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D3100 matches up versus the E-600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3100 & Olympus E-600. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3100 Gallery & Olympus E-600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3100 provides external measurements of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D3100 and the E-600.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D3100 and E-600 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3100 and E-600.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D3100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3100 will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer D3100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.