Canon 760D vs Olympus E-400

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 760D versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the 760D (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 760D was revealed 8 years later than the E-400 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 760D scores against the E-400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 760D & Olympus E-400. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 760D Gallery & Olympus E-400 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 760D features external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 760D vs the E-400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 760D and E-400 is 66 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and E-400.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 760D with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 760D will render greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher 760D will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.