Canon 20D vs Olympus E-510
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Canon 20D vs Olympus E-510 Key Specs
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- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced November 2007
- Also Known as EVOLT E-510
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-500
- Updated by Olympus E-520
Canon 20D vs Olympus E-510 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Canon 20D versus Olympus E-510, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 20D (8MP) and the E-510 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the 20D (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 20D was manufactured 4 years prior to the E-510 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 20D scores versus the E-510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon 20D vs Olympus E-510 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 20D & Olympus E-510. The entire galleries are available at Canon 20D Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Olympus E-510
20D | E-510 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Canon 20D
E-510 | 20D | |||
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Announced | November 2007 | November 2004 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 118k | Clearer screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 20D and Olympus E-510
20D | E-510 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon 20D vs Olympus E-510 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Olympus E-510 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
See the Canon 20D versus Olympus E-510 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 20D versus the E-510.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 20D and E-510 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 20D vs Olympus E-510 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 20D and E-510.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 20D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-510 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 20D vs Olympus E-510 Specifications
Canon EOS 20D | Olympus E-510 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS 20D | Olympus E-510 |
Also called | - | EVOLT E-510 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2004-11-03 | 2007-11-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 118k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Highest video resolution | None | None |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 770g (1.70 lb) | 490g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 721 | 442 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,300 | $550 |