Olympus E-400 vs Sony ZV-E10

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-400 and Sony ZV-E10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-400 (10MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-400 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-400 was revealed 16 years before the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-400 scores versus the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-400 and Sony ZV-E10. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-400 Gallery and Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-400 has 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) while the Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-400 and Sony ZV-E10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-400 vs the ZV-E10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-400 and ZV-E10 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-400 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will render greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older E-400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.