Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D3400 was introduced 7 years after the E-450 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D3400 grades versus the E-450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-450. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3400 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus E-450 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D3400 versus the E-450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and E-450 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3400 and E-450.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3400 using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D3400 will give you extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent D3400 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.