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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Replaced the Canon 350D
  • Successor is Canon 450D
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Renewed by Olympus E-410
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon 400D versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 400D (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 400D was revealed very close to the E-400 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the 400D matches up vs the E-400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 400D E-400 
Screen resolution230k215kCrisper screen (+15k dot)

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

 E-400 400D 

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

 400D E-400 
ReleasedOctober 2006September 2006Same generation
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 400D has got exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Olympus E-400 has proportions 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 400D versus Olympus E-400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 400D against the E-400.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and E-400 is 69 and 77 respectively.

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

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and E-400.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 400D uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography factors
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
46
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 400D
Street photography with Olympus E-400
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Olympus E-400
40
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 400D
Travel photography with Olympus E-400
47
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-400
48
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging factors
Olympus E-400 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Olympus E-400
 Canon EOS 400DOlympus E-400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 400D Olympus E-400
Also called EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-10-14 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 surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556g (1.23 pounds) 435g (0.96 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 664 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $599