• APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 3200

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Differences

Canon XSi advantages over Olympus E-620

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.20 vs 4.29 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Fast startup
    ~0.40 vs 1.3 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Higher effective ISO
    692 vs 536 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Less shutter lag
    0.16 vs 0.30 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.54x vs 0.48x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    53 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus E-620 advantages over Canon XSi

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More cross-type AF points
    5 vs 1
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.9 fps vs 3.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D60

Canon XSi
Nikon D60
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Less shutter lag
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Nikon D60

Olympus E-620
Nikon D60
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-620 vs Nikon D60

Compared to Olympus E-420

Canon XSi
Olympus E-420
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Canon XSi vs Olympus E-420

Olympus E-620
Olympus E-420
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $400
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup

Compare Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-420

Compared to Pentax K2000

Canon XSi
Pentax K2000
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • More AF points
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon XSi vs Pentax K2000

Olympus E-620
Pentax K2000
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More pixels
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-620 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Canon T1i

Canon XSi
Canon T1i
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon XSi vs Canon T1i

Olympus E-620
Canon T1i
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-620 vs Canon T1i

Compared to Olympus E-600

Canon XSi
Olympus E-600
  • $649
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon XSi vs Olympus E-600

Olympus E-620
Olympus E-600
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus E-620 vs Olympus E-600

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