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Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Announced April 2006
  • Earlier Model is Canon 20D
  • Newer Model is Canon 40D
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 30D versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The 30D was unveiled 4 years before the E-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the 30D grades vs the E-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Olympus E-30

 30D E-30 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Canon 30D

 E-30 30D 
AnnouncedMarch 2009April 2006Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 30D and Olympus E-30

 30D E-30 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D features outside dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Olympus E-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D versus Olympus E-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 30D and the E-30.

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and E-30 is 58 and 60 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and E-30.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 30D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-30 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D Street photography info
Olympus E-30 Street photography info
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography info
Olympus E-30 Sports photography info
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (750 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography features
Olympus E-30 Travel photography features
42
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (750 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 30D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
46
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
52
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (750 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging advice
Olympus E-30 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
18
no video shooting
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Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Olympus E-30
 Canon EOS 30DOlympus E-30
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 30D Olympus E-30
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-04-04 2009-03-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3504 x 2336 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 gr (1.73 lbs) 695 gr (1.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.4
DXO Low light rating 736 530
Other
Battery life - 750 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLM-1
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $773 $1,299