Canon T8i vs Olympus E-520

Its time to look more closely at the Canon T8i versus Olympus E-520, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and E-520 (10MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and E-520 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The T8i was unveiled 11 years after the E-520 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the T8i matches up versus the E-520 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T8i & Olympus E-520. The full galleries are provided at Canon T8i Gallery & Olympus E-520 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i features external dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus E-520 has proportions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T8i against the E-520.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and E-520 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and E-520.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T8i using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T8i will resolve more detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent T8i provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.