Canon T8i vs Olympus E-420
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
- Released February 2020
- Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
- Older Model is Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Released June 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-410
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Following is a complete overview of the Canon T8i and Olympus E-420, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and E-420 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe T8i was manufactured 11 years after the E-420 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the T8i grades vs the E-420 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are available at Canon T8i Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Olympus E-420
| T8i | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | June 2008 | More modern by 142 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Canon T8i
| E-420 | T8i |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T8i and Olympus E-420
| T8i | E-420 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing |
Canon T8i vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon T8i enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the T8i compared to the E-420.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and E-420 is 67 and 77 respectively.
Canon T8i vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and E-420.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T8i featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon T8i will offer extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer T8i should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Canon T8i vs Olympus E-420 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Olympus E-420 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Olympus E-420 |
| Also referred to as | EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs | - |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2020-02-12 | 2008-06-23 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Total lenses | 326 | 45 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.5 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 515g (1.14 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 527 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $750 | $999 |
