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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Olympus E-420 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(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 June 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Old Model is Olympus E-400
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-420
Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Old Model is Olympus E-410
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was introduced 12 months earlier than the E-420 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-410 scores versus the E-420 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus E-420

 E-410 E-420 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Olympus E-410

 E-420 E-410 
RevealedJune 2008June 2007More modern by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kCrisper screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-420

 E-410 E-420 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-410 has got outside 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 Olympus E-420 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-420 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-410 against the E-420.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and E-420 is 77 and 77 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and E-420.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-420 Portrait photography advice
56
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-410
Street photography with Olympus E-420
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (426 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-410
Sports photography with Olympus E-420
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-420 Travel photography advice
49
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
52
lighter than competition (426 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-420 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-410
Vlogging with Olympus E-420
9
no video shooting
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-420
 Olympus E-410Olympus E-420
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-410 Olympus E-420
Also called EVOLT E-410 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2007-06-14 2008-06-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 215 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 426g (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 56
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 10.4
DXO Low light score 494 527
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price - $999