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Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2017
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Old Model is Canon 100D
  • Newer Model is Canon SL3
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SL2 versus Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SL2 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the SL2 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The SL2 was unveiled 8 years later than the E-620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the SL2 scores versus the E-620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Olympus E-620

 SL2 E-620 
AnnouncedJune 2017July 2009Fresher by 98 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Canon SL2

 E-620 SL2 

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Olympus E-620

 SL2 E-620 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SL2 has outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Olympus E-620 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SL2 against the E-620.

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and E-620 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and E-620.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL2 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SL2 will show more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SL2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 Street photography advice
Olympus E-620 Street photography advice
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL2 Sports photography information
Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
69
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (650 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL2 Travel photography information
Olympus E-620 Travel photography information
82
better than average battery life (650 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography information
78
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging features
Olympus E-620 Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Canon SL2 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Olympus E-620
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Olympus E-620
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Olympus E-620
Also referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2017-06-29 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 TruePic III+
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 7
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.48x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453g (1.00 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 55
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 10.3
DXO Low light score 1041 536
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 500 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Launch price $699 $799