Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-620
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
- Announced April 2011
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Old Model is Canon 1000D
- Replacement is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched July 2009
Photography Glossary Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-620 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 1100D and Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the E-620 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1100D (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1100D was announced 22 months later than the E-620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the 1100D scores against the E-620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1100D & Olympus E-620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 1100D Gallery & Olympus E-620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Olympus E-620
| 1100D | E-620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2011 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Canon 1100D
| E-620 | 1100D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Olympus E-620
| 1100D | E-620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1100D and Olympus E-620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1100D vs the E-620.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1100D and E-620 is 67 and 71 respectively.
Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1100D and E-620.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The 1100D uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger 1100D provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-620 Specifications
| Canon EOS 1100D | Olympus E-620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon EOS 1100D | Olympus E-620 |
| Also Known as | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2011-04-13 | 2009-07-06 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 4 | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 7 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 326 | 45 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | HyperCrystal LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.48x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 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 | 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 lbs) | 500g (1.10 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 Overall score | 62 | 55 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | 21.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 755 | 536 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 700 images | 500 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E10 | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $450 | $799 |