Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450
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![Nikon D3200 front Nikon D3200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D3200/Nikon-D3200-front.jpg)
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Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon D3100
- Updated by Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched March 2009
- Superseded the Olympus E-330
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Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Overview
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.
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Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Olympus E-450
D3200 | E-450 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Nikon D3200
E-450 | D3200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-450
D3200 | E-450 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 size comparison Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Olympus-E-450-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and E-450 is 67 and 77 respectively.
![Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Olympus-E-450-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Olympus-E-450-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D3200-vs-Olympus-E-450-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
Nikon D3200 | Olympus E-450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D3200 | Olympus E-450 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-07-25 | 2009-03-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 3 | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505 gr (1.11 lb) | 426 gr (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 81 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1131 | 512 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 500 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $530 | $138 |