Canon 90D vs Olympus E-30

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon 90D versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 90D was released 10 years later than the E-30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 90D matches up against the E-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 90D & Olympus E-30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon 90D offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has specifications 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 differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 90D vs the E-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and E-30 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and E-30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 90D because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon 90D will show greater detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer 90D is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.