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Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Canon EOS 300D front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Canon 300D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 645g - 142 x 99 x 72mm
  • Released September 2003
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital
  • Replacement is Canon 350D
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
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Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the 300D (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 300D was introduced 4 years earlier than the E-400 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 300D scores vs the E-400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 300D over the Olympus E-400

 300D E-400 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Canon 300D

 E-400 300D 
IntroducedSeptember 2006September 2003Newer by 36 months
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution215k118kSharper display (+97k dot)

Common features in the Canon 300D and Olympus E-400

 300D E-400 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon 300D offers external measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 300D against the E-400.

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 300D and E-400 is 63 and 77 respectively.

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and E-400.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 300D having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-400 will offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 300D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 300D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 300D
Street photography with Olympus E-400
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 300D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 300D Travel photography info
Olympus E-400 Travel photography info
43
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
49
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 300D Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-400 Landscape photography factors
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 300D Vlogging features
Olympus E-400 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
9
no video
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Canon 300D vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 300D and Olympus E-400
 Canon EOS 300DOlympus E-400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 300D Olympus E-400
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel / EOS Kiss Digital -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2003-09-04 2006-09-14
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3072 x 2048 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 2.5"
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 215 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 645g (1.42 lb) 435g (0.96 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 99 x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 544 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $54 $599