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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Nikon D7200
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 D7500 vs Olympus E-30 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D7500 was announced 8 years after the E-30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D7500 grades against the E-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Olympus E-30

 D7500 E-30 
RevealedApril 2017March 2009More modern by 99 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon D7500

 E-30 D7500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-30

 D7500 E-30 
Manually focus More precise focus

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 features outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D7500 against the E-30.

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and E-30 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and E-30.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D7500 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D7500 will give you greater detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher D7500 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7500
Portrait photography with Olympus E-30
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-30 Sports photography highlights
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography features
Olympus E-30 Travel photography features
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count decent (21MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (750 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count decent (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-30 Vlogging advice
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
18
lack of video recording
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Nikon D7500 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Olympus E-30
 Nikon D7500Olympus E-30
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D7500 Olympus E-30
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2017-04-12 2009-03-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 5 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.56x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 720 gr (1.59 pounds) 695 gr (1.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 55
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 10.4
DXO Low light score 1483 530
Other
Battery life 950 images 750 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15a BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,247 $1,299