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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Updated by Canon T8i
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • New Model is Olympus E-410
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon T7i versus Olympus E-400, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and E-400 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The T7i was manufactured 10 years after the E-400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the T7i matches up versus the E-400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Olympus E-400

 T7i E-400 
LaunchedFebruary 2017September 2006Newer by 127 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kSharper screen (+825k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Canon T7i

 E-400 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Olympus E-400

 T7i E-400 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the T7i against the E-400.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and E-400 is 67 and 77 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and E-400.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T7i due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon T7i will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer T7i will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
46
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography details
Olympus E-400 Street photography details
73
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography info
Olympus E-400 Sports photography info
66
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography factors
Olympus E-400 Travel photography factors
80
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
49
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography info
Olympus E-400 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Olympus E-400 Vlogging advice
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Olympus E-400
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iOlympus E-400
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Olympus E-400
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2006-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lb) 435 gr (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $749 $599