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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520

Portability
67
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Olympus E-520 front
Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2008
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-510
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The T7i was launched 8 years after the E-520 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the T7i matches up against the E-520 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Olympus E-520

 T7i E-520 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017August 2008Newer by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Canon T7i

 E-520 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Olympus E-520

 T7i E-520 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon T7i has 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) and the Olympus E-520 has specifications of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the T7i compared to the E-520.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T7i and E-520 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and E-520.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T7i because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon T7i will render greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent T7i will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T7i
Portrait photography with Olympus E-520
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-520 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-520 as a Sports photography camera
67
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery pack (650 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-520 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
52
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-520 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
58
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 per charge)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Olympus E-520
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-520 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Olympus E-520
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iOlympus E-520
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Olympus E-520
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2008-08-20
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 -
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lb) 552g (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 548
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 650 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) 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 Single Single
Launch cost $749 $400