Clicky

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Successor is Canon T8i
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon T7i and Olympus E-30, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The T7i was announced 8 years after the E-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the T7i scores against the E-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Olympus E-30

 T7i E-30 
RevealedFebruary 2017March 2009More modern by 97 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Canon T7i

 E-30 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Olympus E-30

 T7i E-30 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7i provides external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 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).

See the Canon T7i and Olympus E-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the T7i against the E-30.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and E-30 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T7i and E-30.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T7i using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon T7i will show greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher T7i provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Olympus E-30 Sports photography features
66
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (750 shots)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography advice
Olympus E-30 Travel photography advice
80
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (750 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T7i
Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (750 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging features
Olympus E-30 Vlogging features
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
18
no video recording
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon T7i vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Olympus E-30
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iOlympus E-30
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Olympus E-30
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2009-03-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 45 11
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 45
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lb) 695 gr (1.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 530
Other
Battery life 600 photos 750 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $749 $1,299