Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-410

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and E-410 (10MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The D3200 was unveiled 5 years after the E-410 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D3200 grades against the E-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 & Olympus E-410. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Olympus E-410 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D3200 and the E-410.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and E-410 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and E-410.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3200 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D3200 will give greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent D3200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.