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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 70D
  • Newer Model is Canon 90D
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 80D was announced 7 years after the E-30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 80D scores against the E-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Olympus E-30

 80D E-30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2009Newer by 85 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Canon 80D

 E-30 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Olympus E-30

 80D E-30 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D provides physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Olympus E-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Look at the Canon 80D versus Olympus E-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 80D vs the E-30.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 80D and E-30 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and E-30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 80D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Canon 80D will show greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 80D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography details
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
60
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 80D Sports photography features
Olympus E-30 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (750 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 80D Travel photography info
Olympus E-30 Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
49
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (750 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 80D Landscape photography details
Olympus E-30 Landscape photography details
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (750 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 80D
Vlogging with Olympus E-30
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Canon 80D vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Olympus E-30
 Canon EOS 80DOlympus E-30
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS 80D Olympus E-30
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-03-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 16000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lbs) 695 gr (1.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 55
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 10.4
DXO Low light score 1135 530
Other
Battery life 960 photos 750 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,199 $1,299