Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-450

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D3300 was manufactured 5 years after the E-450 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D3300 scores versus the E-450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-450. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3300 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus E-450 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D3300 and the E-450.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and E-450 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and E-450.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D3300 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3300 will show extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher D3300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.