Let’s compare the Nikon D3400 vs Olympus E-M10 II. It’s not really fair since the D500 is bigger, better and more expensive, but if you own the D3400 right now and want to see what advantages the D500 offers, this post is exactly for you.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
| Nikon D3400 | E-M10 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon FX/DX | Micro Four Thirds |
| ISO | 100 - 25,600 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Expanded ISO | No | None |
| AF Points | 11 | 81 Contrast |
| Cross-type AF Points | 1 | 0 phase |
| Continuous Mode | 5fps | 8fps |
| LCD | 3.0" - Fixed | 3.0" - Articulating |
| LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots | 1,037,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | No | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF (2.36M) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.85x | 1.23x |
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) |
| 1280x720 (60/50p) | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) | |
| Microphone Jack | No | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD | SD |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/16000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 60" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 100 | 28 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 12 | 18 |
| Time Lapse | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Startup Time | 0.5s | 0.8s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Built- in NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | No | No |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 1200 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (EN-EL14a) | Yes (BLS-50) |
| Weight | 15.17 oz (430g) | 13.8 oz (390g) |
| Size | 4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0" | 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2015 |
Nikon D3400 Advantages:
- Megapixels – 8,3 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D3400 is a much better choice.
- Sensor Format – APS-C is bigger than MFT, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.
- Cross Type AF Points – 1 vs 0. Cross-type AF points are much more accurate and faster in low light.
- JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 28.
- Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 320 shots.
- Bluetooth Support
The D3400 offers 8 more megapixels, but unless you won’t print big or crop a lot, it won’t make a difference. For viewing pictures on a Full HD or even 4K monitor, anything more than 10 megapixels is already enough. The D3400’s sensor is bigger so you can expect slightly less noise when shooting at higher ISO speeds, and it has a lot longer battery life.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Olympus E-M10 II Advantages:
- Body Image Stabilization – The Olympus E-M10 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.
- AF Points – 81 vs 11. However, all 81 points on the E-M10 II are contrast type, which means they’ll perform slightly worse in low light situations than the D3400, which has phase detect type. This is common with mirrorless cameras, but they’re still very fast and useful for sports and action.
- Continuous mode – 8fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.
- LCD – It is articulated.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Touchscreen Support
- Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).
- Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/4000.
- RAW Buffer Size – 18 vs 12.
- Time-Lapse
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.
- Size – The Olympus E-M10 II is noticeably smaller.
Olympus E-M10 II costs as much as the D3400, but since it’s a mirrorless camera, it offers quite a few exciting advantages. First is the built-in body stabilization, then there’s focus peaking, 100% viewfinder coverage, UHS-II support for SD memory cards, built-in Wi-Fi and much smaller body size. Specification and size wins, the Olympus easily wins, especially if you’re an all-around photographer and take pictures of everything; sports, travel, indoors etc.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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