Nikon D3200 vs Olympus E-620

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D3200 was released 3 years after the E-620 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D3200 grades against the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-620. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 features external dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D3200 and Olympus E-620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D3200 vs the E-620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and E-620 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and E-620.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D3200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon D3200 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern D3200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.