Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-620

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the D3300 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The D3300 was unveiled 4 years later than the E-620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D3300 matches up vs the E-620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3300 and Olympus E-620. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3300 offers physical 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) while the Olympus E-620 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3300 vs Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D3300 against the E-620.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and E-620 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and E-620.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D3300 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D3300 will render greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher D3300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.