Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) and Olympus EVOLT E-510

Comparison of Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) and Olympus EVOLT E-510 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus EVOLT E-510 ×
Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) ×
General
ModelOlympus EVOLT E-510Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberE-510XS
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 1000d
  • eos kiss f
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)136126
Width (mm)6862
Height (mm)9298
Weight (g)460710
Waterproof--
Successor-Canon T3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)1010.1
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9328.56
Sensor width (mm)17.322.2
Sensor height (mm)1314.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.745.71
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.6
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score52-
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.2-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)442-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.orf)
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.12.9
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountFour ThirdsCanon EF/EF-S
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko DigitalCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)58-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-point TTL Phase Difference DetectionTTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirrorSLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.51
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.81
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot/ Highlight Spot/ Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%)35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low KeyPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow synchronization
  • e-ttl ii auto flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens apertureLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.orf)
  • 12-bit raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • rm-1 ir
  • rm-uc1 cable
  • optional wired (rs-60e3)
Connections (extended)
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available)
  • wired remote socket
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.710.42
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.590.69
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)125
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.12.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-7
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.360.16
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.35-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.350.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.370.17
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.09
Shutter lag (notes)Shutter lag with Live View enabled:Full AF (Wide) = 0.84sFull AF with Flash = 0.89sPrefocused = 0.67sLive View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup time (s)1.20.3
Play -> record time (s)0.20
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.73.3
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)650500
Battery form factorProprietary BLM-1Proprietary LP-E5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master software cd-rom
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • picture style editor
  • ptp twain driver (windows 2000)
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility-
  • os x v10.3-10.5
  • windows 2000 / xp / vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSpecial features: Mechanical Image Stabilization, Live View LCD, Dust Reduction system-



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