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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Alternative Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and E-600 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The T7i was launched 7 years after the E-600 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the T7i scores against the E-600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Olympus E-600

 T7i E-600 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017August 2009Newer by 91 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Canon T7i

 E-600 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Olympus E-600

 T7i E-600 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T7i has exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-600 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the T7i versus the E-600.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and E-600 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T7i and E-600.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T7i due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon T7i will give extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern T7i will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography information
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T7i
Street photography with Olympus E-600
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Olympus E-600
66
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Olympus E-600
80
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (500 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography features
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7i
Vlogging with Olympus E-600
73
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
18
can't record video
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Canon T7i vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Olympus E-600
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iOlympus E-600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Olympus E-600
Also called as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2009-08-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 7
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 lbs) 515g (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 541
Other
Battery life 600 shots 500 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
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 1 1
Cost at launch $749 $0