Canon 1200D vs Olympus E-400

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 1200D versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1200D was launched 7 years later than the E-400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1200D grades versus the E-400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D and Olympus E-400. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery and Olympus E-400 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D features exterior measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while 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).

See the Canon 1200D versus Olympus E-400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 1200D and the E-400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and E-400 is 68 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and E-400.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1200D featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1200D will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern 1200D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.