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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternative Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Succeeded the Canon SL2
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SL3 versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SL3 was brought out 12 years later than the E-400 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SL3 scores against the E-400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Olympus E-400

 SL3 E-400 
LaunchedApril 2019September 2006Fresher by 154 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k215kSharper display (+825k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Canon SL3

 E-400 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Olympus E-400

 SL3 E-400 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-400 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Canon SL3 versus Olympus E-400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SL3 against the E-400.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and E-400 is 71 and 77 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and E-400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SL3 will result in greater detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SL3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography info
81
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
46
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Olympus E-400
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL3
Sports photography with Olympus E-400
70
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (1,070 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Olympus E-400
82
good battery power (1,070 per charge)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
49
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-400 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (1,070 CIPA)
no image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-400 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Olympus E-400
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Olympus E-400
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Olympus E-400
Other name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-04-10 2006-09-14
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 3
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 grams (0.99 lbs) 435 grams (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1070 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $599