Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400
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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Introduced July 2008
- Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Successor is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched September 2006
- Replacement is Olympus E-410

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400 Overview
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.

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.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Olympus E-400
1000D | E-400 | |||
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Launched | July 2008 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 23 months |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Crisper display (+15k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Canon 1000D
E-400 | 1000D |
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Common features in the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-400
1000D | E-400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-400 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Olympus E-400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Olympus E-400 |
Also referred to as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2008-07-22 | 2006-09-14 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 326 | 45 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 215 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502g (1.11 lbs) | 435g (0.96 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $160 | $599 |