Canon 400D vs Canon 350D Comparison

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Canon 400D vs Canon 350D Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 400D and 350D, two Entry-Level DSLR cameras by Canon. Canon 400D was introduced to market in October 2006 and Canon 350D was launched in April 2005. There is 18 months difference between 400D and 350D so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger 400D, especially in sensor tech.

400D and 350D are members of Canon's Rebel series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Canon Rebel Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Max FPS	Dimensions	Weight
Canon T8i	2020	24.0MP - APS-C	7.5 fps	131 x 103 x 76mm	515g
Canon SL3	2019	24.0MP - APS-C	5.0 fps	122 x 93 x 70mm	449g
Canon 4000D	2018	18.0MP - APS-C	3.0 fps	129 x 102 x 77mm	436g
Canon T7	2018	24.0MP - APS-C	3.0 fps	129 x 101 x 78mm	475g
Canon SL2	2017	24.0MP - APS-C	5.0 fps	122 x 93 x 70mm	453g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon 400D and Canon 350D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon 400D Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2006-10-14

10MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 1600

Canon EF/EF-S Mount

2.5" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder

3.0fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

556g. 127 x 94 x 65 mm

Also known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X

Replaced Canon EOS 350D Compare

Canon 350D Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2005-04-06

8MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 1600

Canon EF/EF-S Mount

1.8" Fixed Type Screen

Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder

3.0fps continuous shooting

No Video Mode

540g. 127 x 94 x 64 mm

Also known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N

Replaced Canon EOS 300D Compare

Canon 400D was replaced by Canon EOS 450D. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS 450D vs Canon EOS 400D (EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X)
Canon EOS 450D vs Canon EOS 350D (EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon 400D and Canon 350D compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon EOS 400D over Canon EOS 350D

Max Sensor Resolution	10 MP vs 8 MP	25% more pixels
Number of Focus Points	9 vs 7	2 more focus points
LCD Screen Size	2.5" vs 1.8"	0.7 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 115k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Color Depth	22.1 vs 21.8	higher color depth
Dynamic Range	11.0 vs 10.8	higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO	664 vs 637	better High ISO performance

Reasons to choose Canon EOS 350D over Canon EOS 400D

Weight	540 g vs 556 g	16 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area	41.28µm² vs 32.60µm²	26% larger pixel area
AE Bracketing	Yes vs No	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Canon EOS 400D and Canon EOS 350D

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality

Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS 400D and Canon EOS 350D

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
Max Resolution	10 MP vs 8 MP	Less details and smaller prints
LCD Screen Size	2.5" vs 1.8"	Small display
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 115k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Optical Viewfinder Type	Pentamirror vs Pentamirror	not as bright as Pentaprism Viewfinders
AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)	No vs No	no option to fine tune Auto focus
Shutter Life Expectancy	50000 cycles vs 50000 cycles	Low Shutter Rating

Canon 400D vs Canon 350D: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon 400D and Canon 350D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon 400D has external dimensions of 127 x 94 x 65 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.56″) and weighs 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz) (including batteries). Canon 350D has external dimensions of 127 x 94 x 64 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.52″) and weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon 400D and Canon 350D. Canon 400D has the same height and width with Canon 350D. On the other hand, with a thickness of 65mm, it is 1mm thicker.

Comparison image of Canon 400D and Canon 350D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 400D and Canon 350D.

Top View Comparison image of Canon 400D and Canon 350D Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon 350D is 16g lighter than the Canon 400D but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon 400D and Canon 350D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon EOS 400D (EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X) nor Canon EOS 350D (EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon 400D's 2.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon 350D's 1.8" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Canon 400D vs Canon 350D: Sensor Comparison

Canon 400D has a 10.0MP APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Canon 350D has a 8.0MP APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the 400D and 350D sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon 400D and Canon 350D Cameras

Canon 400D and Canon 350D have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon 350D has 26% larger pixel area (41.28µm² vs 32.60µm²) compared to Canon 400D, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Both Canon 400D and Canon 350D sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, 400D has scored 62, 2 points higher than 350D.

Model	Overall	Color Depth	Dynamic Range	Low-light ISO
Canon 400D	62	22.1 bits	11.0 Evs	664 ISO
Canon 350D	60	21.8 bits	10.8 Evs	637 ISO

Canon 400D vs Canon 350D Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Canon 400D and Canon 350D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 326 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 112 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon EF/EF-S mount.

Lens Type	# of Canon 400D Lenses	# of Canon 350D Lenses
Standard Zoom	40	40
Standard Prime	19	19
Wideangle Zoom	37	37
Wideangle Prime	49	49
Telephoto Zoom	58	58
Telephoto Prime	43	43
SuperZoom	28	28
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	7	7
Macro Prime	28	28
Perspective Control Prime	16	16
Telephoto Mirror Prime	1	1
TOTAL	326	326

Here are some of the most popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for 400D and 350D

	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II	35mm FF	130gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM	35mm FF	670gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM	35mm FF	159gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM	APS-C / DX	240gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM	35mm FF	630gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye	35mm FF	330gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM	35mm FF	290gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM	35mm FF	130gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

What types of Photography are Canon 400D and Canon 350D Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Canon 400D and Canon 350D for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon 400D for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 350D for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 8.0MP
No Image Stabilization
Read the details

Canon 400D for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 350D for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
No Image Stabilization
No Live-view
Large Body
Read the details

Canon 400D for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon 350D for Sports Photography

GOOD

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Read the details

Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
7 Focus Points
Read the details

Canon 400D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 350D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
556g
Body Thickness 65mm
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
540g
Body Thickness 64mm
Read the details

Canon 400D for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon 350D for Landscape Photography

POOR

Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
Read the details

Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 8.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
No Live-view
Read the details

Canon 400D vs Canon 350D: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon 400D and Canon 350D, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon 400D and Canon 350D scores compare:

Canon 400D

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #71 out of 79 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #609 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Canon 350D

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #74 out of 79 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #640 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Canon 400D is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon 350D in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon 400D.

Canon 350D vs Canon 400D Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Canon EOS 400D	Canon EOS 350D
Brand	Canon	Canon
Announced	2006-10-14	2005-04-06
Body Type	Compact SLR	Compact SLR
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	22.2 x 14.8 mm	22.2 x 14.8 mm
Area	328.56mm²	328.56mm²
Megapixels	10 megapixels	8 megapixels
Max Resolution	3888 x 2592	3456 x 2304
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	7
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S
Number of Available Lenses	326	326
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.5"	1.8"
Resolution	230k dots	115k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.5x	0.5x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	12.00 m (ISO 100)	12.00 m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync	1/200s	1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	3.0 fps	3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	None	None
Video Formats	n/a	n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	556g	540g
Dimensions	127 x 94 x 65mm	127 x 94 x 64mm
Battery Life	n/a	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	62	60
DxO Color Depth	22.1	21.8
DxO Dynamic Range	11.0	10.8
DxO Low Light ISO	664	637
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