Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-M1X
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Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2018
- Older Model is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Released January 2019
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-M1X, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is very similar but the D3500 (APS-C) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe D3500 was released 4 months earlier than the E-M1X so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D3500 grades versus the E-M1X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Olympus E-M1X
| D3500 | E-M1X |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Nikon D3500
| E-M1X | D3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+116k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Olympus E-M1X
| D3500 | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2018 |  | January 2019 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3500 features outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D3500 and the E-M1X.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D3500 and E-M1X is 72 and 54 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and E-M1X.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D3500 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D3500 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Nikon D3500 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
| Nikon D3500 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon D3500 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-08-29 | 2019-01-24 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 4 | Dual TruePic VIII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 921k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.74x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 60.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| 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 | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| 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) | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 365 grams (0.80 lbs) | 997 grams (2.20 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1550 pictures | 870 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery ID | EN-EL14a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
| Cost at launch | $397 | $2,999 |