Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.