Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810
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Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
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- 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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D & Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Olympus TG-810
30D | TG-810 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon 30D
TG-810 | 30D | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | April 2006 | Fresher by 65 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Olympus TG-810
30D | TG-810 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Canon 30D versus Olympus TG-810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and TG-810 is 58 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Canon 30D vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Canon EOS 30D | Olympus TG-810 | |
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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 |