Canon T6s vs Olympus E-420

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon T6s vs Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the T6s (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The T6s was introduced 6 years later than the E-420 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T6s matches up vs the E-420 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T6s and Olympus E-420. The whole galleries are available at Canon T6s Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T6s offers outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T6s vs Olympus E-420 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the T6s compared to the E-420.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and E-420 is 66 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and E-420.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T6s with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon T6s will offer greater detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern T6s provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.