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Olympus OMD EM1 Mark 2 20.4MP DSLR Camera vs Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera comparison

 Compare Olympus OMD EM1 Mark 2 20.4MP DSLR Camera
Olympus OMD EM1 Mark 2 20.4MP DSLR Camera
Compare Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Canon EOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
key specs
Camera TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.4 MP10.1 MP
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
TouchscreenYes-
Display Type-TFT
general
BrandOlympusCanon
ModelOMD EM1 Mark 2 20.4MP DSLR CameraEOS 40D 10.10MP DSLR Camera
Model NameOMD EM1 Mark 2EOS 40D
Model NumberEM1 Mark 240D
SeriesOMDEOS
ColorBlackBlack
TypeDSLR CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels20.4 MP10.1 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)134.1 x 90.9 x 68.9 mm145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm
Weight574 GM740 GM
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Maximum Burst-Yes
sensor features
Sensor TypeMOSCMOS
Sensor Size17.4 mm x 13.0 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
Sensor Technology4/3 Live MOS Sensor-
Maximum ISO-6400 ISO
lens features
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds MountCanon EF mount
Dust ReductionYes-
Lens Construction-11 elements in 9 groups
Compatible Lens-Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses
Color Filter-Primary RGB Color Filter
viewfinder features
View FinderYesYes
View Finder TypeEye-level electronic viewfinderEye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism
Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
Viewfinder MagnificationApprox. 1.30x - 1.48x0.95x -1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity
Viewpoint Dioptric Adjustment-4 ~ +2m-1-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Viewfinder Eye Point21 mm22mm
Other Viewfinder Features-AF AF points, focus confirmation light, Exposure shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning, Flash flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light, Image monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information
focus features
Focus ModeSingle AF S-AF / Continuous AF C-AF / Manual Focus MF / S-AF + MF / AF tracking C-AF + TR / Preset MFManual focus Autofocus Live View image interrupted for AF
Focus Points121-point cross-type phase detection AF and 121-point contrast AF9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses
Metering ModesDigital ESP metering 324-area multi pattern metering, centre-weighted average metering, spot metering[*], spot metering with highlight control, spot metering with shadow controlEvaluative metering linked to all AF pointsPartial metering approx. 9% of viewfinderSpot metering approx. 3.8% of viewfinderCenter-weighted average metering
White BalancingAuto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 4 Capture WBs, Custom WBKelvin settingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature 2,500~10,000K
Focus Range-EV -0.5 ~18 ISO 100 at 73A DegreeF/23A DegreeC
exposure features
Exposure ModeiAuto Live Guide can be used, P program AE programme shift can be performed, A aperture priority AE, S Shutter priority AE, M Manual Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite are available, Custom 1～3, Art Filter, Underwater wide / Underwater macro to be assigned to the Fn1 button-
AE Lock/Exposure LockYesYes
Spot MeterYesYes
Manual ExposureYesYes
Exposure Compensation-+/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments
shutter features
Shutter TypeFocal-plane shutter mechanical shutterVertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speed1/8000 - 60 sec., with selectable EV adjustment steps 1/3, 1/2, 11/8000 to 30 sec. 1/3-stop increments, X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Self-timerYesYes
Release Modes-Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Continuous Shots-High speed Max 6.5 shots/sec. Low speed Max 3 shots/sec.
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
External FlashYes-
Flash ModesRedeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync. 1st curtain, Slow sync. 1st curtain, Slow sync. 2nd curtain, Manual 1/1 FULL ~ 1/64Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Flash Compensation-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments
image features
Image FormatRAW 12-bit lossless compression, JPEG, RAW+JPEGJPEG, RAW Canon CR2
Aspect Ratio40300 AM-
Gross Pixel21.8 MP10.50 MP
Image StabilizerYes-
Image Sizing5184 x 3888JPEG/Large Approx. 3.5MB 3,888 x 2,592JPEG/Medium Approx. 2.1MB 2,816 x 1,880JPEG/Small Approx. 1.2MB 1,936 x 1,288RAW Approx. 12.4MB 3,888 x 2,592sRAW Approx. 7.1MB 1,936 x 1,288
Still Image Size1024 x 7683,888 x 2,592
HDR SupportHDR1, HDR2 painting-like-
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Display ResolutionApprox. 1037k dotsApprox. 230,000 pixels
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD DisplayVari-AngleTFT Color LCD
Display Type-TFT
LCD Display Image Resolution-approx. 230000 dots
connectivity features
HDMIYes-
USBYes-
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi Card compatible-
Batteries IncludedYes-
Battery TypeLithium ionAA Alkaline Battery
Power Requirement-7.4 V DC
Battery Life-Number of shots approx. *The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A *The figures above are based on CIPA Camera & Imaging Products Association testing standards
audio and video features
Microphonestereo-
SpeakerMonaural-
Video Format-DCF 2.0 Exif 2.21 JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
modes and functions features
Drive Modes[Sequential shooting H] approx. 15 fps with selectable 10-15 fpsSingle, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer 10 sec. or 2 sec. delay
Silent Shooting-Provided Mode 1 and 2
Shooting Modes-1 Live View shooting 2 Remote Live View shooting with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility

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