Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and E-410 (10MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The D3400 was revealed 9 years later than the E-410 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D3400 scores against the E-410 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3400 & Olympus E-410. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3400 Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus E-410 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-410 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3400 versus the E-410.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and E-410 is 70 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and E-410.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D3400 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D3400 will give you more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer D3400 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.