Nikon D80 vs Olympus E-30

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D80 versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D80 (10MP) and the E-30 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D80 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The D80 was revealed 3 years prior to the E-30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D80 scores vs the E-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D80 and Olympus E-30. The full galleries are available at Nikon D80 Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D80 comes with exterior measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-30 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D80 compared to the E-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D80 and E-30 is 62 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D80 and E-30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D80 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-30 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older D80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.