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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Superseded the Canon SL2
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 SL3 vs Olympus E-620 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SL3 versus Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL3 was revealed 9 years later than the E-620 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SL3 scores vs the E-620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Olympus E-620

 SL3 E-620 
AnnouncedApril 2019July 2009Fresher by 119 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Canon SL3

 E-620 SL3 

Common features in the Canon SL3 and Olympus E-620

 SL3 E-620 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SL3 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-620 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SL3 and the E-620.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and E-620 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and E-620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL3 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SL3 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SL3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SL3 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
81
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SL3 Street photography info
Olympus E-620 Street photography info
75
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SL3 Sports photography features
Olympus E-620 Sports photography features
70
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL3
Travel photography with Olympus E-620
82
good battery pack (1,070 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL3 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (1,070 per charge)
no image stabilization
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
18
lack of video recording
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Canon SL3 vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Olympus E-620
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Olympus E-620
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Olympus E-620
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-04-10 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 7
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 449 grams (0.99 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
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 not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 1070 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $599 $799