Nikon D5600 vs Olympus E-450

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon D5600 and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the D5600 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The D5600 was revealed 7 years after the E-450 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D5600 grades versus the E-450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5600 and Olympus E-450. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5600 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-450 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5600 and Olympus E-450 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D5600 compared to the E-450.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and E-450 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5600 and E-450.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D5600 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D5600 will show extra detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D5600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.