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Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-M10 II

The Nikon D3000 and the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in July 2009 and August 2015. The D3000 is a DSLR, while the E-M10 II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an APS-C (D3000) and a Four Thirds (E-M10 II) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 10 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 15.9 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D3000
versus
Olympus E-M10 II
Nikon D3000   Olympus E-M10 II
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Nikon F mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
10 MP – APS-C sensor 15.9 MP – Four Thirds sensor
no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 100-1,600 (100 - 3,200) ISO 200-25,600
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)
3.0" LCD – 230k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting touchscreen
3 shutter flaps per second 8 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
500 shots per battery charge320 shots per battery charge
126 x 97 x 64 mm, 536 g 120 x 83 x 47 mm, 390 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D3000 and the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Nikon D3000 and the Olympus E-M10 II. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-M10 II can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, brown), while the D3000 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-M10 II
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Comparison D3000 or E-M10 II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-M10 II is notably smaller (19 percent) than the Nikon D3000. Moreover, the E-M10 II is markedly lighter (27 percent) than the D3000. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the D3000 nor the E-M10 II are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. A larger imaging sensor will tend to go along with bigger and heavier lenses, although exceptions exist. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Nikon Lens Catalog (D3000) and the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog (E-M10 II). Mirrorless cameras, such as the E-M10 II, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the D3000 gets 500 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL9a battery, while the E-M10 II can take 320 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLS-50 power pack.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Nikon D3000 126 mm 97 mm 64 mm 536 g 500 i Jul 2009 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Nikon D40 124 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 470 i Nov 2006 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D40X 124 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 520 i Mar 2007 US$ 729ebay.com
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Nikon D60 126 mm 94 mm 64 mm 522 g 500 i Jan 2008 US$ 629ebay.com
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Nikon D90 132 mm 103 mm 77 mm 703 g 850 i Aug 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Nikon D3100 124 mm 96 mm 75 mm 505 g 550 i Aug 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3400 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 445 g 1200 i Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5000 127 mm 104 mm 80 mm 590 g 510 i Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D5600 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 465 g 970 i Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-420 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-450 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 II 124 mm 85 mm 45 mm 469 g 310 i Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III 122 mm 84 mm 50 mm 410 g 330 i Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL7 115 mm 67 mm 38 mm 357 g 350 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GX80 122 mm 71 mm 44 mm 426 g 290 i Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The D3000 was somewhat cheaper (by 8 percent) than the E-M10 II at launch, but both cameras fall into the same price category. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D3000 features an APS-C sensor and the Olympus E-M10 II a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-M10 II is 40 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 2.0. The sensor in the D3000 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the E-M10 II offers a 4:3 aspect.

Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-M10 II sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the E-M10 II offers a higher resolution of 15.9 megapixels, compared with 10 MP of the D3000. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.76μm versus 6.11μm for the D3000). However, it should be noted that the E-M10 II is much more recent (by 6 years) than the D3000, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the E-M10 II has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Olympus E-M10 II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the E-M10 II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Nikon D3000 are 19.4 x 13 inches or 49.2 x 32.9 cm for good quality, 15.5 x 10.4 inches or 39.3 x 26.3 cm for very good quality, and 12.9 x 8.6 inches or 32.8 x 21.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D3000 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 100-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

In terms of underlying technology, the D3000 is build around a CCD sensor, while the E-M10 II uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D3000 versus E-M10 II MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the E-M10 II offers substantially better image quality than the D3000 (overall score 11 points higher). The advantage is based on 0.8 bits higher color depth, 1.4 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.6 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Nikon D3000 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.311.156362
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Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
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Nikon D40 APS-C 6.0 3008 2000i21.011.056156
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Nikon D40X APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.411.451663
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Nikon D60 APS-C 10.0 3872 2592i22.511.456265
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Nikon D90 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.597773
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Nikon D3100 APS-C 14.2 4608 30721080/24p22.511.391967
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Nikon D3400 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.813.9119286
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Nikon D5000 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.712.586872
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Nikon D5600 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0130684
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Olympus E-420 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.452756
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Olympus E-450 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.551256
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Olympus E-M5 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.012.584273
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Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
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Olympus E-M10 III Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.112.8112074
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Olympus E-PL7 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.712.487372
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Panasonic GX80 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p22.912.666271
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The E-M10 II indeed provides for movie recording, while the D3000 does not. The highest resolution format that the E-M10 II can use is 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the E-M10 II has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the D3000 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the E-M10 II offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D3000 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the E-M10 II has a higher magnification (0.62x vs 0.53x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Nikon D3000 and Olympus E-M10 II along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Nikon D3000optical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Nikon D40optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Nikon D40Xoptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D60optical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D90optical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 4.5/s i i
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Nikon D3100optical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Nikon D3400optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5000optical i2.7 / 230 full-flex i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D5600optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Olympus E-420optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-450optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-M5 II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
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Olympus E-PL7optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Panasonic GX802765 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The E-M10 II has a touchscreen, while the D3000 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the E-M10 II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Olympus E-M10 II has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D3000 writes its imaging data to SDHC cards, while the E-M10 II uses SDXC cards. The E-M10 II supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the D3000 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D3000 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon D3000ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon D40ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D40Xii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D60ii / iiii2.0iii
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Nikon D90imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3100imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3400imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5000imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5600istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-420ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-450ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-M5 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GX80istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the E-M10 II offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D3000 does not provide wifi capability.

Both the D3000 and the E-M10 II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D3000 was replaced by the Nikon D3100, while the E-M10 II was followed by the Olympus E-M10 III. Further information on the features and operation of the D3000 and E-M10 II can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D3000 Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-M10 II Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Nikon D3000 or the Olympus E-M10 II – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon D3000:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (500 versus 320) on a single battery charge.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in July 2009).

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Advantages of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (15.9 vs 10MP), which boosts linear resolution by 24%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (11 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1.4 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (0.6 stops ISO advantage).
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60p video.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.62x vs 0.53x).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 230k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More compact: Is smaller (120x83mm vs 126x97mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 146g or 27 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years of technical progress since the D3000 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the E-M10 II is the clear winner of the contest (22 : 4 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

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How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D3000 and the Olympus E-M10 II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the D3000 or the E-M10 II. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D3000..+..72/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Nikon D40..81/100..+ +o4.5/5 Nov 2006 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D40X..79/100..+ +4/54/5 Mar 2007 US$ 729ebay.com
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Nikon D60..80/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Jan 2008 US$ 629ebay.com
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Nikon D90..+ +..+ +4/54.5/5 Aug 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Nikon D31005/5+ +..72/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D34004/5+4/576/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5000..+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Apr 2009 US$ 749ebay.com
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Nikon D56004/5..4/579/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-420..85/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-450........4/54/5 Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 II5/5+ +4.5/581/1005/55/5 Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III..+5/580/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL74/5+....5/54/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GX804.5/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Apr 2016 US$ 799 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Nikon D3000 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D3000 Olympus E-M10 II
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date July 2009 August 2015
Launch Price USD 599 USD 649
Sensor Specs Nikon D3000 Olympus E-M10 II
Sensor Technology CCD CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 23.6 x 15.8 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 372.88 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.4 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixels 15.9 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 pixels 4608 x 3456 pixels
Pixel Pitch 6.11 μm 3.76 μm
Pixel Density 2.69 MP/cm2 7.08 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 1,600 ISO 200 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 3,200 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED TruePic VII
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 62 73
DXO Color Depth (bits) 22.3 23.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.1 12.5
DXO Low Light (ISO) 563 842
Screen Specs Nikon D3000 Olympus E-M10 II
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.53x 0.62x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 230k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Nikon D3000 Olympus E-M10 II
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s 8 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDHC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Nikon D3000 Olympus E-M10 II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port no HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Body Specs Nikon D3000 Olympus E-M10 II
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL9a Olympus BLS-50
Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge320 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 126 x 97 x 64 mm
(5.0 x 3.8 x 2.5 in)
120 x 83 x 47 mm
(4.7 x 3.3 x 1.9 in)
Camera Weight 536 g (18.9 oz) 390 g (13.8 oz)
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