Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400
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![Nikon D5000 front Nikon D5000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D5000.jpg)
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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
- Launched June 2009
- Old Model is Nikon D60
- Newer Model is Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released September 2006
- Later Model is Olympus E-410
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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon D5000 versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is relatively similar but the D5000 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.
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The D5000 was unveiled 2 years after the E-400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the D5000 grades against the E-400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-400. The full galleries are available at Nikon D5000 Gallery and Olympus E-400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Olympus E-400
D5000 | E-400 | |||
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Released | June 2009 | ![]() | September 2006 | Newer by 34 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Crisper screen (+15k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Nikon D5000
E-400 | D5000 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Olympus E-400
D5000 | E-400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5000 has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
See the Nikon D5000 versus Olympus E-400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the D5000 vs the E-400.
![Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D5000-vs-Olympus-E-400-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5000 and E-400 is 65 and 77 respectively.
![Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D5000-vs-Olympus-E-400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D5000 and E-400.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5000 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D5000 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher D5000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D5000-vs-Olympus-E-400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D5000-vs-Olympus-E-400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D5000 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications
Nikon D5000 | Olympus E-400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D5000 | Olympus E-400 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2009-06-12 | 2006-09-14 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 309 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 215 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 590 gr (1.30 pounds) | 435 gr (0.96 pounds) |
Dimensions | 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 868 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 510 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL9a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $630 | $599 |