Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The D100 was launched 7 years before the E-30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the D100 grades against the E-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D100 & Olympus E-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D100 Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D100 has outer measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D100 compared to the E-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and E-30 is 58 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D100 and E-30.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D100 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-30 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.