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Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Olympus E-520 front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Old Model is Canon 700D
  • Newer Model is Canon 77D
Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released August 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-510
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Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Olympus E-520

 T6s E-520 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2008Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Canon T6s

 E-520 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Olympus E-520

 T6s E-520 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Canon T6s versus Olympus E-520 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 size comparison

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

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-520 Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography factors
Olympus E-520 Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography factors
Olympus E-520 Sports photography factors
61
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
55
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good battery power (650 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography advice
Olympus E-520 Travel photography advice
66
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (440 per charge)
52
good battery power (650 shots)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography information
Olympus E-520 Landscape photography information
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
good battery power (650 shots)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging information
Olympus E-520 Vlogging information
72
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Canon T6s vs Olympus E-520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Olympus E-520
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sOlympus E-520
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Olympus E-520
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-02-06 2008-08-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 3
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 55
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 10.4
DXO Low light score 915 548
Other
Battery life 440 photos 650 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
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