Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-600

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3200 was revealed 2 years after the E-600 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D3200 matches up vs the E-600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-600. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Olympus E-600 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with 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") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D3200 compared to the E-600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and E-600 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and E-600.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D3200 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D3200 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D3200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.