Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
(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
- Revealed September 2006
- New Model is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Launched January 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus E-M1X, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-400 was released 13 years prior to the E-M1X and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-400 scores against the E-M1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 & Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus E-M1X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-M1X
E-400 | E-M1X |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-400
E-M1X | E-400 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | September 2006 | Fresher by 150 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 215k | Sharper display (+822k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus E-M1X
E-400 | E-M1X | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 versus the E-M1X.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and E-M1X is 77 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-400 and E-M1X.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2006-09-14 | 2019-01-24 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 45 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 215k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 60.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435g (0.96 lbs) | 997g (2.20 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 870 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | - |
Card slots | 1 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $2,999 |