Canon 600D vs Olympus E-420

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 600D and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 600D was introduced 2 years after the E-420 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 600D matches up vs the E-420 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 600D and Olympus E-420. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D has got external dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Canon 600D and Olympus E-420 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 600D and the E-420.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and E-420 is 66 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and E-420.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 600D with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 600D will offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent 600D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.