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Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • New Model is Canon 77D
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 T6s vs Olympus E-620 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon T6s versus Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the T6s (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The T6s was unveiled 5 years later than the E-620 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the T6s grades versus the E-620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Olympus E-620

 T6s E-620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2009Fresher by 69 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Canon T6s

 E-620 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Olympus E-620

 T6s E-620 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T6s enjoys physical dimensions 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-620 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Canon T6s versus Olympus E-620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the T6s against the E-620.

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the T6s and E-620 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T6s and E-620.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The T6s with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon T6s will produce greater detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent T6s provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6s
Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography details
Olympus E-620 Street photography details
71
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
76
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6s
Sports photography with Olympus E-620
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography details
Olympus E-620 Travel photography details
66
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (500 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T6s
Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
bad battery power (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6s Vlogging details
Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
18
can't record video
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Canon T6s vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Olympus E-620
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sOlympus E-620
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Olympus E-620
Alternative name EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2015-02-06 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 TruePic III+
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 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 19 7
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 pounds) 500g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 70 55
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 10.3
DXO Low light rating 915 536
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Launch price $849 $799