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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Olympus E-3 front
Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • New Model is Canon 90D
Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Released February 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-5
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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The 80D was released 8 years after the E-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 80D scores vs the E-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Olympus E-3

 80D E-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2008More modern by 98 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Canon 80D

 E-3 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Olympus E-3

 80D E-3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 80D has outside measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Olympus E-3 has specifications of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 80D versus the E-3.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and E-3 is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 80D and E-3.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 80D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 80D will result in more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 80D provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 80D
Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
56
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-3 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography features
Olympus E-3 Sports photography features
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
57
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Olympus E-3 Travel photography info
76
weather proofing
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
55
environment proofing
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-3
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
56
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging factors
Olympus E-3 Vlogging factors
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Olympus E-3
 Canon EOS 80DOlympus E-3
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 80D Olympus E-3
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-02-18 2008-02-20
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 16000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 890 grams (1.96 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 56
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 10.5
DXO Low light score 1135 571
Other
Battery life 960 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,199 $670