Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-600

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SL2 and Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The SL2 was launched 7 years later than the E-600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SL2 matches up versus the E-600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Olympus E-600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery & Olympus E-600 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus E-600 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2 and the E-600.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and E-600 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL2 and E-600.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SL2 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SL2 should have an advantage in sensor technology.