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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30

Portability
58
Imaging
43
Features
33
Overall
39
Nikon D100 front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon D100
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
  • Revealed July 2002
  • Refreshed by Nikon D200
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Olympus E-30

 D100 E-30 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon D100

 E-30 D100 
RevealedMarch 2009July 2002More recent by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k118kSharper display (+112k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D100 and Olympus E-30

 D100 E-30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

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

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D100 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography details
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (750 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D100 Travel photography details
Olympus E-30 Travel photography details
41
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (750 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D100
Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (750 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D100 Vlogging features
Olympus E-30 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
18
no video recording
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Nikon D100 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D100 and Olympus E-30
 Nikon D100Olympus E-30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon D100 Olympus E-30
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2002-07-26 2009-03-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780 gr (1.72 lbs) 695 gr (1.53 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 530
Other
Battery life - 750 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $170 $1,299