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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Olympus E-500 front
Portability
70
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 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
  • Announced October 2006
  • Additionally Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Succeeded the Canon 350D
  • Updated by Canon 450D
Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Launched October 2005
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-500
  • Later Model is Olympus E-510
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon 400D versus Olympus E-500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the 400D (APS-C) and E-500 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The 400D was brought out 12 months after the E-500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 400D grades vs the E-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Olympus E-500

 400D E-500 
LaunchedOctober 2006October 2005Newer by 12 months
Display resolution230k215kSharper display (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Canon 400D

 E-500 400D 

Common features in the Canon 400D and Olympus E-500

 400D E-500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 400D enjoys outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Olympus E-500 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 400D versus Olympus E-500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the 400D and the E-500.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and E-500 is 69 and 70 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and E-500.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 400D due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 400D will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent 400D will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-500 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 400D
Street photography with Olympus E-500
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
56
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (479g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography factors
Olympus E-500 Sports photography factors
40
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
37
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 400D
Travel photography with Olympus E-500
47
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than others in class (479g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-500 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging factors
Olympus E-500 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Olympus E-500
 Canon EOS 400DOlympus E-500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 400D Olympus E-500
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X EVOLT E-500
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-10-14 2005-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size 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 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3888 x 2592 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 1600 400
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.45x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 556 gr (1.23 pounds) 479 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $600