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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Olympus E-520 front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Newer Model is Canon 1100D
Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2008
  • Replaced the Olympus E-510
Photography Glossary

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 1000D (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1000D was revealed within a month of the E-520 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 1000D scores vs the E-520 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Olympus E-520

 1000D E-520 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Canon 1000D

 E-520 1000D 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Olympus E-520

 1000D E-520 
RevealedJuly 2008August 2008Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D features exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Olympus E-520 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1000D vs the E-520.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and E-520 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and E-520.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1000D uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-520 Portrait photography factors
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 1000D
Street photography with Olympus E-520
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1000D
Sports photography with Olympus E-520
41
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-520 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (500 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
52
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-520 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
58
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging features
Olympus E-520 Vlogging features
9
no video
9
no video recording
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Canon 1000D vs Olympus E-520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Olympus E-520
 Canon EOS 1000DOlympus E-520
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 1000D Olympus E-520
Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-07-22 2008-08-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502g (1.11 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.4
DXO Low light score 719 548
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 650 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $400