Olympus E-420
Camera summary
The Olympus E-420, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on June 23, 2008.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.5 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.4 out of 5 stars
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Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Olympus VH-410, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Olympus VH-410
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 10 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 3 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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|---|---|
| Af center | No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | No |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 3 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - |
| DXO color depth | 21.5 |
| DXO dynamic range | 10.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 527.0 |
| DXO overall score | 56.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | Yes |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | No |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | June 23, 2008 |
| Body type | Compact SLR |
| brand | Olympus |
| msrp | $122.18 |
| model | Olympus E-420 |
| predecessor model | Olympus E-410 |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 2× |
| Lens mount | Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 47 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | No |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 4.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 500 shots |
| Battery model | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 426 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | - |
| Max image resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 10 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | - |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | - |
| Video resolutions | - |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |