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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(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
Olympus E-450
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Olympus E-450

 D3400 E-450 
ReleasedAugust 2016March 2009Newer by 90 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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).

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

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
57
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography details
Olympus E-450 Street photography details
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (395g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (426g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-450 Sports photography factors
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (1,200 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Travel photography camera
69
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
lighter than competition (426g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,200 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-450 as a Vlogging camera
30
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (395 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
9
no video
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Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-450
 Nikon D3400Olympus 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