Canon 1D X vs Olympus E-30

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 1D X and Olympus E-30, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1D X was launched 2 years after the E-30 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1D X scores against the E-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D X and Olympus E-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 1D X offers external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D X vs the E-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and E-30 is 50 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and E-30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger 1D X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.