Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420
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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D and Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Olympus E-420
1000D | E-420 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Canon 1000D
E-420 | 1000D | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-420
1000D | E-420 | |||
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Released | July 2008 | ![]() | June 2008 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-420 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Olympus E-420 | |
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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 |