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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Old Model is Olympus E-400
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-420
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-M1X, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was brought out 12 years prior to the E-M1X which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-410 scores versus the E-M1X in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-410 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-410

 E-M1X E-410 
RevealedJanuary 2019June 2007Newer by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k215kCrisper screen (+822k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-410 E-M1X 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-410 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-410 against the E-M1X.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-410 and E-M1X is 77 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-M1X to resolve extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-410
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
60
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-410
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
good battery (870 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (870 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-410
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
9
no video
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-410Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-410 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Also called as EVOLT E-410 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-06-14 2019-01-24
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 215k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lb) 997 gr (2.20 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 494 not tested
Other
Battery life - 870 photos
Battery type - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch - $2,999