Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelD3400E-500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3300
      Successor ModelNikon D3500 Olympus E-510
      MSRPBody w/AF-P 18-55mm VR lens ($649), body w/AF-P 18-55mm VR and 70-300 F4.5-6.3 non-VR lenses ($999)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      ProcessorEXPEED 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003264 x 2448
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20003200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Manual Focus, S-AF + MF, C-AF + MF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points113
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Lens MountNikon FFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot215k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x0.45x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint10 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-3.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps2.5 fps
      Flash Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto slow sync
      Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Off
      Rear-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync      		Auto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 420-pixel RGB sensor is available with built-in flash; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonLocked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)
      DXO Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      DxO Low Light ISO1192
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.9
      DxO Overall Score86
      Video Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone or wireless remote) InfraRed (optional)
      Environmental Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Dimensions124 x 98 x 76 mm (4.88 x 3.86 x 2.99")130 x 95 x 66 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 2.6")
      Weight (inc. batteries)445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)479 g (1.06 lb / 16.90 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Battery PackEN-EL14a
      Battery Life1200 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Nikon D3400 Olympus E-500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10, 20 secs 1-9 exposures 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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