Canon EOS Rebel XSi vs Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      BrandCanonOlympus
      ModelEOS Rebel XSiOM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XTi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i
      MSRP$699 (body only), $799 (w/14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel21.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ProcessorTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28485184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Color Temperature
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points9121
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.6x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x1.23x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.62x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19.2 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled Focal-planeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)8.7 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps15.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
      RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
      Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 8.7 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 5 fps at 20.3 MP for Unlimited Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 42 Frames (Raw) / 49 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 6.3 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 945 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Redeye
      fill-in
      off
      redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (1st-curtain)
      slow sync (2nd-curtain)
      manual
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1007.20 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      DxO Low Light ISO692
      DxO Color Depth21.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.8
      DxO Overall Score61
      Video Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [102 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [10 to 26 Mbps]
      MOV
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 29.97 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Olympus Image Share
      *As of July, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5) via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")122 x 84 x 49 mm (4.8 x 3.31 x 1.93")
      Weight (inc. batteries)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8 x 7.7 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.31 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Battery PackBLS-50
      Battery Life360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel XSi Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge


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