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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Olympus E-620 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Old Model is Canon T7i
Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and E-620 (12MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and E-620 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The T8i was launched 10 years after the E-620 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the T8i grades versus the E-620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Olympus E-620

 T8i E-620 
LaunchedFebruary 2020July 2009More modern by 130 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Canon T8i

 E-620 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Olympus E-620

 T8i E-620 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon T8i enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus E-620 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the T8i and the E-620.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and E-620 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and E-620.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T8i because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon T8i will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent T8i should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T8i
Portrait photography with Olympus E-620
82
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography details
Olympus E-620 Street photography details
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T8i
Sports photography with Olympus E-620
76
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery power (800 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-620 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (800 shots)
does not have image stabilization
53
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging features
Olympus E-620 Vlogging features
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
18
no video
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Olympus E-620
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iOlympus E-620
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Olympus E-620
Otherwise known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2009-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 7
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.48x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 515 grams (1.14 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 800 shots 500 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Retail price $750 $799