Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 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
- Introduced April 2011
- Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
- Older Model is Canon 1000D
- Successor is Canon 1200D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Launched February 2011
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL3
Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the E-PL2 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1100D (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 1100D was unveiled 3 months later than the E-PL2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 1100D matches up against the E-PL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1100D and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1100D Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Olympus E-PL2
1100D | E-PL2 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Canon 1100D
E-PL2 | 1100D | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 1100D and Olympus E-PL2
1100D | E-PL2 | |||
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Launched | April 2011 | February 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1100D comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).
See the Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 1100D against the E-PL2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and E-PL2 is 67 and 85 respectively.
Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1100D and E-PL2.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1100D has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.
Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 1100D vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Canon EOS 1100D | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 1100D | Olympus PEN E-PL2 |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-04-13 | 2011-02-11 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Truepic V |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 326 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 10.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/160s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) | 362 grams (0.80 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 62 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.2 |
DXO Low light rating | 755 | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photographs | 280 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E10 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $450 | $0 |