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Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced March 2008
  • Previous Model is Nikon D40X
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5000
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Later Model is Olympus E-410
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Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D60 versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is pretty similar but the D60 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The D60 was released 19 months later than the E-400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D60 scores against the E-400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Olympus E-400

 D60 E-400 
LaunchedMarch 2008September 2006More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution230k215kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Nikon D60

 E-400 D60 

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Olympus E-400

 D60 E-400 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D60 offers physical dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Olympus E-400 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D60 versus Olympus E-400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D60 against the E-400.

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D60 and E-400 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and E-400.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The D60 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger D60 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
46
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
no manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography information
Olympus E-400 Street photography information
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D60 Sports photography information
Olympus E-400 Sports photography information
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
low battery life (500 per charge)
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D60
Travel photography with Olympus E-400
46
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (500 shots)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D60
Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
47
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging information
Olympus E-400 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D60 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Olympus E-400
 Nikon D60Olympus E-400
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D60 Olympus E-400
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-03-19 2006-09-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 215 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522 grams (1.15 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 562 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $398 $599