Canon 4000D vs Olympus E-420

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 4000D vs Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the 4000D (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 4000D was brought out 9 years later than the E-420 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 4000D grades versus the E-420 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 4000D and Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon 4000D has external measurements of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Canon 4000D vs Olympus E-420 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 4000D compared to the E-420.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 4000D and E-420 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 4000D and E-420.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 4000D featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 4000D will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent 4000D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.