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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Olympus E-520 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 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
  • Launched October 2006
  • Alternate Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Succeeded the Canon 350D
  • Refreshed by Canon 450D
Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-510
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is very comparable but the 400D (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 400D was announced 22 months prior to the E-520 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 400D matches up against the E-520 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Olympus E-520

 400D E-520 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Canon 400D

 E-520 400D 
AnnouncedAugust 2008October 2006Newer by 22 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 400D and Olympus E-520

 400D E-520 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 400D offers outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-520 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 400D vs the E-520.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 400D and E-520 is 69 and 68 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 400D and E-520.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The 400D uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged 400D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 400D
Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
58
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography details
Olympus E-520 Street photography details
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography advice
Olympus E-520 Sports photography advice
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
better than average battery (650 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-520 as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
52
better than average battery (650 per charge)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-520 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 per charge)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging features
Olympus E-520 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 400D vs Olympus E-520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Olympus E-520
 Canon EOS 400DOlympus E-520
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 400D Olympus E-520
Otherwise known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2006-10-14 2008-08-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 pounds) 552 grams (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.4
DXO Low light score 664 548
Other
Battery life - 650 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $400