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Comparison of Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) and Olympus E-520 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) ×
Olympus E-520 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)Olympus E-520
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberXSiE-520
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 450d
  • eos kiss x2
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Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129136
Width (mm)6268
Height (mm)9891
Weight (g)539550
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon XTi-
SuccessorCanon T1i-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.210
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)328.56224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.217.3
Sensor height (mm)14.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.24.74
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 score6155
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.921.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.810.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)692548
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2256 x 1504(3.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3088 x 2056(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 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
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.53.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file formatNone-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SFour Thirds
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ISOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 88.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-25
Filter thread (mm)5858
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point3-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 type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1SLR 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)0.540.46
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.870.92
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, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • lamp
  • one-touch
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted49-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 modesPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-fieldPortrait, 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-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
  • 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 dependentDepends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdrive
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • 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
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
  • rm-uc1 cable or rm-1 ir
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote
  • dedicated multi-connector (video: ntsc/pal
  • optional remote cable rm-uc1 is available
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.51
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.360.51
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)114
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.53.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5312
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.14
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.19
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.08
Shutter lag (notes)-Live 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)-3.4
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500650
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E5Proprietary BLM-1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
  • olympus master software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • ms windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuccessor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversionEnhanced 3-mode In-Body Image Stabilization, Live View, New and Improved HyperCrystal II LCD, Face Detection Technology



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