Canon 1200D vs Olympus E-520

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 1200D and Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1200D was manufactured 5 years later than the E-520 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1200D matches up versus the E-520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1200D & Olympus E-520. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-520 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 1200D compared to the E-520.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1200D and E-520 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and E-520.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1200D featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 1200D will provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 1200D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.