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Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3400
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D3300 was launched 4 years later than the E-600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D3300 scores versus the E-600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Olympus E-600

 D3300 E-600 
RevealedApril 2014August 2009Fresher by 57 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon D3300

 E-600 D3300 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-600

 D3300 E-600 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D3300 and the E-600.

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and E-600 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and E-600.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D3300 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D3300 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D3300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3300
Street photography with Olympus E-600
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-600 Sports photography advice
68
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography details
Olympus E-600 Travel photography details
67
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (430g)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
53
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging info
Olympus E-600 Vlogging info
33
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition in class (430g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
18
no video
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Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-600
 Nikon D3300Olympus E-600
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D3300 Olympus E-600
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-04-21 2009-08-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 7
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 515 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 55
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 10.3
DXO Low light score 1385 541
Other
Battery life 700 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $0