Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Olympus E-420

Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Olympus E-420 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus E-420 ×
Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi ×
General
ModelOlympus E-420Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberE-420XTi
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos kiss digital x
  • eos-400d digital
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20082006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130127
Width (mm)5365
Height (mm)9194
Weight (g)453510
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon XT
Successor-Canon XSi
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9328.56
Sensor width (mm)17.322.2
Sensor height (mm)1314.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.745.71
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.6
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5662
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.522.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.411
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)527664
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.53
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountFour ThirdsCanon EF/EF-S
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko DigitalCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2528
Filter thread (mm)5858
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode9-point phase detection CT-SIR CMOS Sensor, 1 cross-type, 8 single-axis
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 21mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.92-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1410
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%)35-zone SPC: evaluative, 9% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low KeyPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow synchronization (1st or 2nd curtain)
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens aperture-
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • cr2 raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • rm-1 ir
  • rm-uc1 cable
  • rc-1 / rc-5 ir
  • rs-60e3 wired
Connections (extended)
  • dedicated multi-connector
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.50.35
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.50.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)149
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.53
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)138
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.140.2
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.13
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.1
Shutter lag (notes)Live View Full AF lag:Imager AF: 2.588sAF Sensor: 0.635sHybrid AF: 0.711sLive View Prefocused lag: 0.569s-
Startup time (s)0.80.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.43
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500370
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-1Proprietary NB-2LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master software cd-rom
  • file viewer utility
  • photoshop elements
  • photostitch
  • remotecapture
  • twain / wia drivers
  • zoombrowser ex (photorecord) / imagebrowser
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLive View with Onsreen Autofocus, Face Detection, HyperCrystal II LCD, Shadow Adjustment, Perfect Shot Preview, Dust ReductionLCD is new model with wide 160 degree viewing angle, much brighter backlight



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