Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30
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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Introduced August 2017
- Previous Model is Nikon D810
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2009
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D850 and Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and E-30 (12MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and E-30 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D850 was revealed 8 years later than the E-30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D850 grades vs the E-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D850 and Olympus E-30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D850 Gallery and Olympus E-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Olympus E-30
D850 | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2017 | March 2009 | Fresher by 103 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2359k | 230k | Clearer screen (+2129k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon D850
E-30 | D850 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Olympus E-30
D850 | E-30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 enjoys external dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D850 and Olympus E-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D850 compared to the E-30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and E-30 is 54 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and E-30.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D850 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D850 will render more detail because of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern D850 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications
Nikon D850 | Olympus E-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon D850 | Olympus E-30 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-08-24 | 2009-03-24 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 5 | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 153 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 309 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | HyperCrystal II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.56x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | 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 sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1015 grams (2.24 pounds) | 695 grams (1.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 100 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | 2660 | 530 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1840 shots | 750 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15a | BLM-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
Launch price | $2,997 | $1,299 |