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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Revealed April 2011
  • Also Known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Older Model is Canon 1000D
  • Successor is Canon 1200D
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 1100D versus Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 1100D (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 1100D was brought out 20 months later than the E-600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1100D scores versus the E-600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Olympus E-600

 1100D E-600 
LaunchedApril 2011August 2009More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Canon 1100D

 E-600 1100D 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Olympus E-600

 1100D E-600 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D features external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1100D against the E-600.

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and E-600 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1100D and E-600.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor measurements. The 1100D comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer 1100D should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography details
63
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Street photography camera
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1100D Sports photography advice
Olympus E-600 Sports photography advice
51
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (700 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography information
Olympus E-600 Travel photography information
53
good battery pack (700 per charge)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1100D Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (700 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery (500 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging advice
Olympus E-600 Vlogging advice
22
has face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
18
no video recording
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Olympus E-600
 Canon EOS 1100DOlympus E-600
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 1100D Olympus E-600
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2011-04-13 2009-08-30
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4272 x 2848 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 7
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.20 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 515g (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 755 541
Other
Battery life 700 shots 500 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E10 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $450 $0