Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-410

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D5600 and Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and E-410 (10MP) and the D5600 (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D5600 was introduced 9 years later than the E-410 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D5600 grades against the E-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5600 & Olympus E-410. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D5600 Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5600 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Olympus E-410 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D5600 against the E-410.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and E-410 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and E-410.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D5600 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D5600 will produce more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent D5600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.