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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Olympus E-450 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Released October 2006
  • Also referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Succeeded the Canon 350D
  • Later Model is Canon 450D
Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed March 2009
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-330
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon 400D and Olympus E-450, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the E-450 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 400D (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 400D was revealed 3 years earlier than the E-450 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 400D scores against the E-450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Olympus E-450

 400D E-450 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Canon 400D

 E-450 400D 
RevealedMarch 2009October 2006More recent by 29 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 400D and Olympus E-450

 400D E-450 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 400D comes with external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-450 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 400D compared to the E-450.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 400D and E-450 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 400D and E-450.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The 400D includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older 400D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-450 Portrait photography factors
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography advice
Olympus E-450 Street photography advice
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (426g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography details
Olympus E-450 Sports photography details
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
bad battery power (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D Travel photography details
Olympus E-450 Travel photography details
47
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
53
lighter than average (426 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-450
48
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-450 Vlogging highlights
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Olympus E-450
 Canon EOS 400DOlympus E-450
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 400D Olympus E-450
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-10-14 2009-03-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556g (1.23 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
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 score 62 56
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.5
DXO Low light score 664 512
Other
Battery life - 500 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) 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 One One
Launch price $600 $138