Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon T6s versus Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the T6s (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The T6s was launched 6 years later than the E-520 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the T6s scores against the E-520 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T6s & Olympus E-520. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T6s Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon T6s provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Olympus E-520 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the T6s and the E-520.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and E-520 is 66 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and E-520.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T6s because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon T6s will give greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent T6s should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.