Olympus E-520 High ISO JPEG Image Quality
How do the E-520's high ISO JPEGs compare to other compact, 10MP DSLRs? The following table compares the E-520's performance at default NR settings to the Canon XS, Nikon D60 and Olympus E-420. Keep in mind that the Canon and Nikon have larger APS-C sized sensors.
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Canon XS
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Nikon D60
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Olympus E-420
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Olympus E-520
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Canon XS
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Nikon D60
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Olympus E-420
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Canon XS
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Nikon D60
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Olympus E-420
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The Olympus E-520 puts on a respectable high-ISO showing against its 10-megapixel competitors, although the Canon Rebel XS wins handily at all ISO levels.
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Note: For details, test results, and analysis of the many tests done with this camera, please click on the tabs at the beginning of the review or below.
Top 3 photos this month win:
1 Canon PIXMA Pro 9000 Mark II
2 Canon PIXMA MG8220
3 Canon PIXMA MG6220
