Canon T7i vs Olympus E-510

Here, we are looking at the Canon T7i and Olympus E-510, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and E-510 (10MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and E-510 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The T7i was announced 9 years after the E-510 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the T7i scores versus the E-510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Olympus E-510. The whole galleries are available at Canon T7i Gallery & Olympus E-510 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon T7i offers outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-510 has sizing of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon T7i and Olympus E-510 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the T7i and the E-510.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and E-510 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and E-510.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T7i using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T7i will deliver extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer T7i should have an advantage in sensor tech.