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Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Released April 2006
  • Previous Model is Canon 20D
  • Replacement is Canon 40D
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon 30D versus Olympus TG-810, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and TG-810 (14MP) and the 30D (APS-C) and TG-810 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 30D was introduced 6 years prior to the TG-810 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 30D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 30D grades against the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Olympus TG-810

 30D TG-810 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon 30D

 TG-810 30D 
AnnouncedAugust 2011April 2006Fresher by 65 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon 30D and Olympus TG-810

 30D TG-810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D features external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 30D versus the TG-810.

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and TG-810 is 58 and 92 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and TG-810.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 30D with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-810 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (8MP)
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 30D as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Street photography camera
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography info
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography factors
42
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 30D
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 30D Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Olympus TG-810
 Canon EOS 30DOlympus TG-810
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 30D Olympus TG-810
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2006-04-04 2011-08-16
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 784 gr (1.73 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 736 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $773 $428