Canon T7 vs Olympus E-520

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon T7 and Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the T7 (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The T7 was launched 9 years after the E-520 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T7 scores against the E-520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7 & Olympus E-520. The complete galleries are available at Canon T7 Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T7 enjoys outside measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T7 versus the E-520.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and E-520 is 68 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and E-520.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon T7 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern T7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.