Canon 40D vs Olympus E-500
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Canon 40D vs Olympus E-500 Key Specs
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- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
- Released October 2005
- Other Name is EVOLT E-500
- Updated by Olympus E-510
Canon 40D vs Olympus E-500 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 40D versus Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 40D (10MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the 40D (APS-C) and E-500 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 40D was launched 2 years after the E-500 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 40D grades vs the E-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon 40D vs Olympus E-500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 40D and Olympus E-500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 40D Gallery and Olympus E-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 40D over the Olympus E-500
40D | E-500 | |||
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Released | October 2007 | October 2005 | More modern by 25 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Sharper screen (+15k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Canon 40D
E-500 | 40D |
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Common features in the Canon 40D and Olympus E-500
40D | E-500 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon 40D vs Olympus E-500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon 40D enjoys outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-500 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).
See the Canon 40D versus Olympus E-500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 40D vs the E-500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the 40D and E-500 is 57 and 70 respectively.
Canon 40D vs Olympus E-500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 40D and E-500.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 40D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 40D will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 40D is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 40D vs Olympus E-500 Specifications
Canon EOS 40D | Olympus E-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon EOS 40D | Olympus E-500 |
Also called | - | EVOLT E-500 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2007-10-24 | 2005-10-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 8 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 3264 x 2448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
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 |
Total lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 215k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.45x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 822g (1.81 lbs) | 479g (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | 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 | $1,099 | $600 |