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Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300

Portability
57
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Canon EOS D30 front
 
Olympus E-300 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched October 2000
Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-330
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Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon D30 versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and E-300 (8MP) and the D30 (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D30 was brought out 5 years prior to the E-300 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D30 matches up against the E-300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Olympus E-300

 D30 E-300 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Canon D30

 E-300 D30 
LaunchedJanuary 2005October 2000More recent by 51 months
Display resolution134k120kClearer display (+14k dot)

Common features in the Canon D30 and Olympus E-300

 D30 E-300 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size1.8"1.8"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 offers physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Olympus E-300 has sizing of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D30 against the E-300.

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and E-300 is 57 and 67 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and E-300.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D30 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-300 will offer greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-300 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
48
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (8 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Olympus E-300 Street photography features
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
51
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D30
Sports photography with Olympus E-300
36
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
37
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-300 Travel photography factors
40
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-300 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-300 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Canon D30 vs Olympus E-300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Olympus E-300
 Canon EOS D30Olympus E-300
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS D30 Olympus E-300
Also called - EVOLT E-300
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2000-10-10 2005-01-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.7 x 15.1mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 3 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 2160 x 1440 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 400
Max enhanced ISO - 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8" 1.8"
Resolution of display 120k dots 134k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 855 grams (1.88 lb) 624 grams (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $3,500 $800