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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
43
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3500
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Successor is Olympus E-410
Photography Glossary

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The D3400 was introduced 10 years later than the E-400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the D3400 scores versus the E-400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Olympus E-400

 D3400 E-400 
ReleasedAugust 2016September 2006More recent by 121 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k215kCrisper screen (+706k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Nikon D3400

 E-400 D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-400

 D3400 E-400 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3400 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D3400 vs the E-400.

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and E-400 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and E-400.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D3400 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D3400 will render greater detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D3400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
45
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-400 Street photography highlights
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (395g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3400
Sports photography with Olympus E-400
69
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-400 Travel photography advice
69
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than average (395g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
49
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-400 Landscape photography info
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (1,200 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
44
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-400 Vlogging highlights
30
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (395 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-400
 Nikon D3400Olympus E-400
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D3400 Olympus E-400
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-17 2006-09-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1192 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $397 $599