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Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Olympus E-520 front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched April 2005
  • Also Known as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Succeeded the Canon 300D
  • Later Model is Canon 400D
Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-510
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Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 350D (8MP) and the E-520 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 350D (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 350D was introduced 4 years earlier than the E-520 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the 350D matches up against the E-520 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Olympus E-520

 350D E-520 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Canon 350D

 E-520 350D 
IntroducedAugust 2008April 2005Newer by 41 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon 350D and Olympus E-520

 350D E-520 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 350D comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus E-520 has dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 350D against the E-520.

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 350D and E-520 is 70 and 68 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 350D and E-520.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 350D having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-520 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 350D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 350D
Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography factors
Olympus E-520 Street photography factors
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 350D Sports photography info
Olympus E-520 Sports photography info
39
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D Travel photography information
Olympus E-520 Travel photography information
47
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
better than average battery pack (650 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D Landscape photography info
Olympus E-520 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging info
Olympus E-520 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
9
can't shoot video
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Canon 350D vs Olympus E-520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Olympus E-520
 Canon EOS 350DOlympus E-520
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 350D Olympus E-520
Also called EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2005-04-06 2008-08-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 3456 x 2304 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8" 2.7"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 540 gr (1.19 lb) 552 gr (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 60 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.4
DXO Low light rating 637 548
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $500 $400