Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-410

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon 1100D versus Olympus E-410, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 1100D (APS-C) and E-410 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1100D was manufactured 3 years later than the E-410 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1100D scores vs the E-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D and Olympus E-410. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1100D Gallery and Olympus E-410 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 1100D features outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-410 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Canon 1100D versus Olympus E-410 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 1100D versus the E-410.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and E-410 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and E-410.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1100D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 1100D will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 1100D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.