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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Olympus E-410 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 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
  • Announced August 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3300
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3500
Olympus E-410
(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
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-400
  • New Model is Olympus E-420
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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Olympus E-410

 D3400 E-410 
IntroducedAugust 2016June 2007More recent by 112 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k215kCrisper screen (+706k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Nikon D3400

 E-410 D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-410

 D3400 E-410 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 size comparison

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

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-410 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-410 as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-410 Sports photography highlights
69
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (1,200 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography details
Olympus E-410 Travel photography details
70
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-410 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-410 Vlogging advice
30
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (395g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
9
no video recording
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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-410
 Nikon D3400Olympus E-410
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D3400 Olympus E-410
Also Known as - EVOLT E-410
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-08-17 2007-06-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 grams (0.87 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score 86 51
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 10.0
DXO Low light score 1192 494
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures -
Style of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $397 -