Nikon D5300 vs Olympus E-400

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon D5300 and Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the D5300 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5300 was announced 7 years later than the E-400 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D5300 matches up versus the E-400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5300 & Olympus E-400. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5300 Gallery & Olympus E-400 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 comes with physical dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D5300 and the E-400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and E-400 is 68 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and E-400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D5300 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D5300 will offer you greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D5300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.