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Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Olympus E-420 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Later Model is Canon SL2
Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-410
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Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 100D and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 100D was revealed 5 years after the E-420 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 100D matches up against the E-420 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Olympus E-420

 100D E-420 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2008Newer by 62 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Canon 100D

 E-420 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Olympus E-420

 100D E-420 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 100D provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 100D against the E-420.

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and E-420 is 73 and 77 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and E-420.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 100D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 100D will show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 100D will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-420 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography factors
Olympus E-420 Street photography factors
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average (407g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (426 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-420 as a Sports photography camera
58
MP count decent (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
39
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-420 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than average (407g)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (380 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
lighter than others (426 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-420 as a Landscape photography camera
64
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than average (407g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon 100D vs Olympus E-420 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Olympus E-420
 Canon EOS 100DOlympus E-420
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 100D Olympus E-420
Also Known as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2008-06-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lb) 426 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 56
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 10.4
DXO Low light rating 843 527
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 500 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $499 $999