Canon 5DS R vs Olympus E-30

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 5DS R versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The 5DS R was unveiled 5 years later than the E-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 5DS R matches up versus the E-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R & Olympus E-30. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5DS R Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5DS R comes with physical measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R compared to the E-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5DS R and E-30 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 5DS R and E-30.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS R having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5DS R will deliver extra detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher 5DS R should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.