Canon 600D vs Olympus E-400

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 600D versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 600D was manufactured 4 years after the E-400 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 600D scores vs the E-400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 600D and Olympus E-400. The entire galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery and Olympus E-400 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 600D has external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-400 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 600D versus Olympus E-400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 600D and the E-400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 600D and E-400 is 66 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and E-400.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 600D because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 600D will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern 600D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.