Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-410

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is very close but the 1000D (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The 1000D was unveiled 14 months later than the E-410 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1000D grades against the E-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Olympus E-410. The full galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D has exterior dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-410 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 1000D versus the E-410.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and E-410 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and E-410.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The 1000D features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The newer 1000D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.