Quote - The Canon 400D (or Rebel xti) has been surpassed in quality by a number of other brands, not just Olympus. But that hasn't stopped the majority of camera buyers from purchasing one... Some reasons: availability, lens options, upgradeability, the company's widespread fame...

Exactly the reasons I picked it over other brands.
It all comes down to what a person wants,  Kind like shopping for a new car. :)

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