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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Olympus E-420 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 1100D
Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is very similar but the 1000D (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 1000D was brought out around the same time to the E-420 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1000D matches up vs the E-420 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Olympus E-420

 1000D E-420 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Canon 1000D

 E-420 1000D 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-420

 1000D E-420 
ReleasedJuly 2008June 2008Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D features external dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1000D against the E-420.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1000D and E-420 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and E-420.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The 1000D has got the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-420 as a Portrait photography camera
59
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1000D
Street photography with Olympus E-420
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography advice
Olympus E-420 Sports photography advice
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-420 as a Travel photography camera
45
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (500 shots)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
lighter than competitors (426 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 per charge)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-420 Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Olympus E-420
 Canon EOS 1000DOlympus E-420
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 1000D Olympus E-420
Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-07-22 2008-06-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502 gr (1.11 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
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 All around score 62 56
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.4
DXO Low light score 719 527
Other
Battery life 500 images 500 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $999