Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-600

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-600. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Olympus E-600 Gallery.

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.

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

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.