Canon D30 vs Olympus E-30

In this article, we are looking at the Canon D30 vs Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The D30 was unveiled 9 years prior to the E-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D30 grades versus the E-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS D30 and Olympus E-30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon D30 features external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has specifications of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

See the Canon D30 vs Olympus E-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D30 versus the E-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and E-30 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and E-30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D30 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-30 will render greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.