Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450
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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Older Model is Nikon D3300
- Later Model is Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released March 2009
- Superseded the Olympus E-330
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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Olympus E-450
| D3400 | E-450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2016 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 90 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Nikon D3400
| E-450 | D3400 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-450
| D3400 | E-450 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications
| Nikon D3400 | Olympus E-450 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon D3400 | Olympus E-450 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2016-08-17 | 2009-03-31 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 3 |
| Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 309 | 45 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
| 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 Overall rating | 86 | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | 10.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1192 | 512 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 photographs | 500 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $397 | $138 |
