Olympus E-400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus E-400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was unveiled 8 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-400 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor 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") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-400 compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-400 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older E-400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.