Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 9000

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus 9000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-400 was revealed 3 years before the 9000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-400 scores against the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-400 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-400 versus Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-400 against the 9000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-400 and 9000 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and 9000.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-400 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 9000 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be behind in sensor technology.