Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 6000

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus 6000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-400 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the 6000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-400 scores versus the 6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-400 against the 6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and 6000 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and 6000.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-400 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.