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Comparison of Canon EOS 40D and Olympus E-520 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 40D ×
Olympus E-520 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 40DOlympus E-520
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model number40DE-520
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146136
Width (mm)7468
Height (mm)10891
Weight (g)844550
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 30D-
SuccessorCanon 50D-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.110
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.14.74
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6455
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.121.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.310.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)703548
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.43.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SFour Thirds
Lens-Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-28.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-14.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopt.
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.46
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1014
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom functionAuto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 800k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%)49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 2%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesGreen Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash OffPortrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • 1/16
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (1/4
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1312
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentDepends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
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-uc1 cable or rm-1 ir
Connections (extended)
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.51
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.51
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)1414
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.43.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-12
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.08
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode 1 = 0.166sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode 2 = 0.168sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode disabled = 0.283sLive View Full Autofocus:Imager AF = 2.548sAF Sensor = 0.718sHybrid AF = 1.256sLive View Prefocused:Imager AF = 0
Startup time (s)0.41.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.93.4
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)800650
Battery form factorProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery GripProprietary BLM-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional 3.1
  • eos utility 2.1
  • zoombrowser ex 5.8 and imagebrowser 5.8
  • olympus master software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
  • mac os
  • ms windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS 30D- 10.1 MP, APS-C CMOS sensor- Single DIGIC III processor, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode- ISO 100-1600/3200- 6.5fps, 75 JPEGEnhanced 3-mode In-Body Image Stabilization, Live View, New and Improved HyperCrystal II LCD, Face Detection Technology



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