Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The D3200 was announced 3 years later than the E-450 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D3200 scores versus the E-450 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-450. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the D3200 versus the E-450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and E-450 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and E-450.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D3200 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3200 will give you more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher D3200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.