Olympus E-400 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below is a extended review of the Olympus E-400 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 3G (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was released 7 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-400 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-400 offers exterior dimensions 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-400 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-400 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 77 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-400 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-400 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.