Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-30

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D800 was unveiled 3 years after the E-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the D800 matches up against the E-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 and Olympus E-30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D800 Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800 has outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Olympus E-30 has dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D800 vs Olympus E-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D800 and the E-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800 and E-30 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and E-30.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D800 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger D800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.