Canon 650D vs Olympus E-620

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 650D and Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the 650D (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 650D was introduced 3 years after the E-620 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 650D grades against the E-620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 650D & Olympus E-620. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 650D Gallery & Olympus E-620 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 650D comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Olympus E-620 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 650D vs the E-620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 650D and E-620 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 650D and E-620.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 650D with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 650D will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 650D provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.