Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is very well matched but the 1000D (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1000D was announced 23 months later than the E-400 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1000D matches up against the E-400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Olympus E-400. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery and Olympus E-400 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D offers outside measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 1000D and the E-400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and E-400 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and E-400.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The 1000D features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern 1000D will have a benefit in sensor innovation.