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Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3400
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Released August 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the D3500 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The D3500 was released 9 years after the E-600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the D3500 grades versus the E-600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Olympus E-600

 D3500 E-600 
ReleasedAugust 2018August 2009Newer by 110 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Nikon D3500

 E-600 D3500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-600

 D3500 E-600 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D3500 compared to the E-600.

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and E-600 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and E-600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D3500 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D3500 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger D3500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography advice
Olympus E-600 Street photography advice
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (365 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3500
Sports photography with Olympus E-600
70
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (1,550 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 Travel photography details
Olympus E-600 Travel photography details
71
great battery power (1,550 shots)
lighter than others (365g)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (500 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,550 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3500 Vlogging details
Olympus E-600 Vlogging details
31
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (365g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
18
no video shooting
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Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-600
 Nikon D3500Olympus E-600
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D3500 Olympus E-600
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-08-29 2009-08-30
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 7
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 365g (0.80 pounds) 515g (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 541
Other
Battery life 1550 shots 500 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $397 $0