Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-600

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D3400 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The D3400 was unveiled 7 years later than the E-600 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D3400 matches up against the E-600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3400 and Olympus E-600. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Olympus E-600 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3400 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3400 versus Olympus E-600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D3400 vs the E-600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and E-600 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D3400 and E-600.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D3400 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D3400 will give you more detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer D3400 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.