Clicky

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Succeeded the Canon 300D
  • Replacement is Canon 400D
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
  • Released September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 350D (8MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is fairly similar but the 350D (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The 350D was unveiled 17 months earlier than the E-400 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 350D matches up against the E-400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Olympus E-400

 350D E-400 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Canon 350D

 E-400 350D 
ReleasedSeptember 2006April 2005Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution215k115kSharper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Olympus E-400

 350D E-400 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 350D features external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus E-400 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Look at the Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 350D against the E-400.

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and E-400 is 70 and 77 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and E-400.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 350D using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-400 will offer greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (8 megapixels)
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Street Comparison

Canon 350D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Street photography camera
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-400 Sports photography highlights
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography info
Olympus E-400 Travel photography info
47
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging factors
Olympus E-400 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
no video
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Olympus E-400
 Canon EOS 350DOlympus E-400
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 350D Olympus E-400
Also called EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2005-04-06 2006-09-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3456 x 2304 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 1.8" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 637 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $599