Canon 100D vs Olympus E-620

The following is a extended review of the Canon 100D vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 100D was announced 4 years after the E-620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 100D grades versus the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 100D and Olympus E-620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery and Olympus E-620 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 100D features exterior measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Canon 100D vs Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 100D versus the E-620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and E-620 is 73 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and E-620.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 100D using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 100D will offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer 100D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.