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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
56
Imaging
45
Features
56
Overall
49
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2008
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-1
  • New Model is Olympus E-5
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
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Later Model is Olympus E-410
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was revealed 18 months after the E-400 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the E-3 matches up versus the E-400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-400

 E-3 E-400 
IntroducedFebruary 2008September 2006More modern by 18 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-3

 E-400 E-3 

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-400

 E-3 E-400 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-3 features external measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-400 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-3 versus the E-400.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and E-400 is 56 and 77 respectively.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and E-400.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent E-3 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-3 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-400 Portrait photography highlights
57
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography info
Olympus E-400 Street photography info
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
60
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography info
Olympus E-400 Sports photography info
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proofing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
49
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-400 Landscape photography advice
56
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-400 Vlogging highlights
18
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-400
 Olympus E-3Olympus E-400
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-3 Olympus E-400
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-02-20 2006-09-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 435 gr (0.96 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $670 $599