Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420
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![Olympus E-400 front Olympus E-400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-400/Olympus-E-400-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(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
- New Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Introduced June 2008
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-410
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
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The E-400 was launched 21 months before the E-420 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-400 grades versus the E-420 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-420. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-420
E-400 | E-420 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus E-400
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Introduced | June 2008 | ![]() | September 2006 | More recent by 21 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Crisper display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-420
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-420 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-420 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-400 compared to the E-420.
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 size comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-E-420-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and E-420 is 77 and 77 respectively.
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-E-420-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and E-420.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 sensor size comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-E-420-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-400-vs-Olympus-E-420-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus E-420 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Olympus E-420 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-09-14 | 2008-06-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 215k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum 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 | 435 grams (0.96 lb) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 527 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $999 |