Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-410

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and E-410 (10MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3300 was released 6 years later than the E-410 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the D3300 grades vs the E-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3300 & Olympus E-410. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3300 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus E-410 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-410 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D3300 versus the E-410.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and E-410 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and E-410.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D3300 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D3300 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher D3300 will have an edge in sensor innovation.