Canon 30D vs Olympus E-30

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 30D and Olympus E-30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.