Canon 90D vs Olympus E-3

Following is a extended overview of the Canon 90D vs Olympus E-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and E-3 (10MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and E-3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was launched 11 years after the E-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 90D grades versus the E-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 90D and Olympus E-3. The complete galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery and Olympus E-3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 90D features exterior dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Olympus E-3 has dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs).

Examine the Canon 90D vs Olympus E-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 90D against the E-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and E-3 is 60 and 56 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and E-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 90D because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 90D will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher 90D will have an edge in sensor innovation.