Canon T8i vs Olympus E-420

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.