Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10
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Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10 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
- Successor is Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Successor is Samsung GX-20

Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus E-400 and Samsung GX-10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is fairly similar but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

The E-400 was manufactured around the same time to the GX-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-400 matches up vs the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Samsung GX-10
E-400 | GX-10 | |||
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Display resolution | 215k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+5k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus E-400
GX-10 | E-400 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Samsung GX-10
E-400 | GX-10 | |||
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Released | September 2006 | ![]() | September 2006 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-400 and Samsung GX-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-400 against the GX-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and GX-10 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and GX-10.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The E-400 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder.

Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-400 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-400 | Samsung GX-10 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-09-14 | 2006-09-21 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 215k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) | 793 grams (1.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $850 |