Canon 6D vs Olympus E-3

Lets look much closer at the Canon 6D versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and E-3 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 6D was unveiled 5 years after the E-3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 6D grades versus the E-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D and Olympus E-3. The full galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D has got physical measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-3 has sizing of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Look at the Canon 6D versus Olympus E-3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 6D against the E-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and E-3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 6D will offer you more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent 6D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.