Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-400

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D5500 versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The D5500 was introduced 8 years after the E-400 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D5500 scores against the E-400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5500 & Olympus E-400. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Olympus E-400 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5500 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-400 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D5500 versus Olympus E-400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D5500 vs the E-400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and E-400 is 71 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5500 and E-400.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D5500 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D5500 will offer more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger D5500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.