Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-410

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D5500 vs Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and E-410 (10MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5500 was revealed 7 years after the E-410 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D5500 grades against the E-410 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5500 and Olympus E-410. The full galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery and Olympus E-410 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D5500 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus E-410 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D5500 vs the E-410.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and E-410 is 71 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D5500 and E-410.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D5500 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D5500 will produce more detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern D5500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.