Nikon D7100 vs Olympus E-30

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D7100 versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D7100 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D7100 was launched 4 years later than the E-30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D7100 scores vs the E-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7100 & Olympus E-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D7100 comes with outside measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has sizing of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D7100 vs the E-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and E-30 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7100 and E-30.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D7100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D7100 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent D7100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.