Reasons to choose EOS 1000D
Released in 2008, EOS 1000D has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 502 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 1000D
vs Canon EOS 400D
VS
Sensor area
329 mm²
EOS 1000D329 mm²
EOS 400D- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS 1000D and EOS 400D have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 1000DMetricEOS 400D
10.1 MPEffective pixels10.1 MP
22.2 × 14.8Sensor22.2 × 14.8
5.7 µmPixel pitch5.7 µm
32.53 µm²Pixel area32.53 µm²
3.07 MP/cm²Pixel density3.07 MP/cm²
1.62Crop factor1.62
—Maximum video—
502 gWeight556 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS 1000D and EOS 400D have the same sensor area. The EOS 1000D has the lighter body. The EOS 1000D and EOS 400D have the same effective resolution. The EOS 1000D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS 400D
Released in 2006, EOS 400D has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 556 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.