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| Predecessor: |
Nikon D3300
D3300 vs D3400 |
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| Successor: |
Olympus E-M5 II
E-M5 vs E-M5 II |
Nikon D3500
D3400 vs D3500 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-M5 | D3400 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1299.99 | $649.95 |
| Street Price: | $899.95 | $496.95 |
| Date Available: | 2012-04-15 | 2016-09-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
23.0 oz
(652 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
22.8 oz
(645 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.5 x
1.7 in. (122 x 89 x 43 mm) |
4.9 x
3.9 x
3.0 in. (124 x 98 x 76 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | 86 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | 24.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 826 | 1,192 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.9 | 5.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Digital ED | Nikkor AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 100mm | 27 - 83mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 12 - 50mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.20x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/6.3 - 22 (tele) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T); 7 diaphragm blades |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
50 cm 7.9 - 19.7 in |
56 -
38 cm 22.0 - 15.0 in |
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 55.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target | OVF: Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / OLED | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1.44M-dot, 1.15x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | 0.57x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.15x | 0.85x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots (205,000 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control | 420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro | Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop, Photo Illustration, Toy Camera, Miniature, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64） | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with redeye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled FL-LM2 GN = 7m/ISO 100 | Lens aperture dependent; Approx. 22/7, 26/8 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | ISO hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW (12-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Monaural Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 | Optional ML-L3 infrared remote |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2 | Type-C Mini HDMI with CEC, USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.52 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.51 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 20 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.9 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | 5.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | 12 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | 5.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | 6 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.64 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.280 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.102 seconds | 0.104 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.44 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.056 seconds | 0.080 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode lag = 0.175 second | |
| Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds | 2.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1200 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 60 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLN-1 | Proprietary EN-EL14a |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM | ViewNX-i, ViewNX-Movie Editor, Capture NX-D, Nikon Transfer 2, Picture Control Utility 2 downloads |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7/8/10, Mac OS X 10.9.5-10.11.5 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 3" tilting OLED monitor with Touchscreen panel, Hi-res EVF, 5-axis image stabilization, 9 fps burst, Full HD video. | Available in black or red. |
