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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus E-410 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Announced February 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-5
Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Superseded the Olympus E-400
  • Later Model is Olympus E-420
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-410, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was introduced 9 months after the E-410 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-3 scores versus the E-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-410

 E-3 E-410 
AnnouncedFebruary 2008June 2007More modern by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus E-3

 E-410 E-3 

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-410

 E-3 E-410 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 provides outside dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-410 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-410 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-3 versus the E-410.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and E-410 is 56 and 77 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and E-410.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-410 Portrait photography features
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography factors
Olympus E-410 Street photography factors
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-3
Sports photography with Olympus E-410
57
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
55
environment proof
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
49
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-410 Landscape photography factors
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging details
Olympus E-410 Vlogging details
18
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-410
 Olympus E-3Olympus E-410
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-3 Olympus E-410
Also Known as - EVOLT E-410
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-02-20 2007-06-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 51
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 10.0
DXO Low light rating 571 494
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $670 -