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Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
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
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D800E and Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The D800E was introduced 3 years after the E-30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D800E matches up against the E-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Olympus E-30

 D800E E-30 
AnnouncedJune 2012March 2009Newer by 40 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon D800E

 E-30 D800E 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Olympus E-30

 D800E E-30 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has got outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the D800E versus the E-30.

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and E-30 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D800E and E-30.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D800E using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D800E will provide you with greater detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger D800E provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
83
focusing manually
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography factors
Olympus E-30 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography information
Olympus E-30 Sports photography information
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (750 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography info
Olympus E-30 Travel photography info
66
environment proof
MP count great (36MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
49
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (750 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (750 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging advice
Olympus E-30 Vlogging advice
30
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
18
can't shoot video
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Nikon D800E vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Olympus E-30
 Nikon D800EOlympus E-30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D800E Olympus E-30
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-06-11 2009-03-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 11
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 gr (1.98 lbs) 695 gr (1.53 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 55
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 10.4
DXO Low light score 2979 530
Other
Battery life 900 images 750 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Card slots Dual 1
Launch cost $2,389 $1,299