Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Olympus EVOLT E-510

Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Olympus EVOLT E-510 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi ×
Olympus EVOLT E-510 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 400D Rebel XTiOlympus EVOLT E-510
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberXTiE-510
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos kiss digital x
  • eos-400d digital
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Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127136
Width (mm)6568
Height (mm)9492
Weight (g)510460
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon XT-
SuccessorCanon XSi-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)328.56224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.217.3
Sensor height (mm)14.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.714.74
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6252
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.121.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1110
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)664442
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
Continuous-mode (fps)33.1
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file formatNone-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SFour Thirds
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USMOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 88.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2825
Filter thread (mm)5858
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point phase detection CT-SIR CMOS Sensor, 1 cross-type, 8 single-axis3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 21mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone SPC: evaluative, 9% spot, center-weighted49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot/ Highlight Spot/ Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portraitPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow synchronization
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1312
Flash range description-Depends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2 raw
  • raw (.orf)
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
  • rc-1 / rc-5 ir
  • rs-60e3 wired
  • rm-1 ir
  • rm-uc1 cable
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.71
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.360.59
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)912
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)33.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.36
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.35
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.35
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.37
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.09
Shutter lag (notes)-Shutter lag with Live View enabled:Full AF (Wide) = 0.84sFull AF with Flash = 0.89sPrefocused = 0.67s
Startup time (s)0.41.2
Play -> record time (s)0.20.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)33.7
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)370650
Battery form factorProprietary NB-2LHProprietary BLM-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • file viewer utility
  • photoshop elements
  • photostitch
  • remotecapture
  • twain / wia drivers
  • zoombrowser ex (photorecord) / imagebrowser
  • olympus master software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLCD is new model with wide 160 degree viewing angle, much brighter backlightSpecial features: Mechanical Image Stabilization, Live View LCD, Dust Reduction system



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