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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Olympus E-420 front
Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Other Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Older Model is Canon SL2
Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-410
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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SL3 and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SL3 was announced 10 years later than the E-420 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SL3 grades versus the E-420 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Olympus E-420

 SL3 E-420 
ReleasedApril 2019June 2008Fresher by 132 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Canon SL3

 E-420 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Olympus E-420

 SL3 E-420 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Olympus E-420 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SL3 and Olympus E-420 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SL3 compared to the E-420.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and E-420 is 71 and 77 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and E-420.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SL3 will provide greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SL3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL3
Portrait photography with Olympus E-420
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
57
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography information
Olympus E-420 Street photography information
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (426g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography information
Olympus E-420 Sports photography information
70
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (1,070 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
39
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SL3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-420 Travel photography features
82
good battery (1,070 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
53
lighter than average in class (426g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-420 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (1,070 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 Vlogging info
Olympus E-420 Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Olympus E-420
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Olympus E-420
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Olympus E-420
Other name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-04-10 2008-06-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias 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 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 3
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 449 grams (0.99 lb) 426 grams (0.94 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 527
Other
Battery life 1070 photographs 500 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $999