Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520
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![Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2/Canon-SL2-front.jpg)
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Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Introduced June 2017
- Alternative Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
- Succeeded the Canon 100D
- New Model is Canon SL3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
- Released August 2008
- Older Model is Olympus E-510
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Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.
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The SL2 was launched 8 years later than the E-520 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SL2 grades versus the E-520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 and Olympus E-520. The complete galleries are available at Canon SL2 Gallery and Olympus E-520 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Olympus E-520
SL2 | E-520 | |||
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Released | June 2017 | ![]() | August 2008 | Fresher by 108 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Canon SL2
E-520 | SL2 |
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Common features in the Canon SL2 and Olympus E-520
SL2 | E-520 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SL2 offers external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Olympus E-520 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the E-520.
![Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 size comparison Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Olympus-E-520-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and E-520 is 71 and 68 respectively.
![Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Olympus-E-520-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and E-520.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL2 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SL2 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SL2 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Olympus-E-520-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-SL2-vs-Olympus-E-520-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-520 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Olympus E-520 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | Olympus E-520 |
Otherwise known as | EOS 200D / Kiss X9 | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-06-29 | 2008-08-20 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 3 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.54x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.80 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 453 gr (1.00 lb) | 552 gr (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") | 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1041 | 548 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photos | 650 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $699 | $400 |