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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30

Portability
54
Imaging
77
Features
87
Overall
81
Nikon D850 front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

Nikon D850
(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
Olympus E-30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Olympus E-30

 D850 E-30 
RevealedAugust 2017March 2009Fresher by 103 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2359k230kClearer screen (+2129k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Nikon D850

 E-30 D850 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D850 and Olympus E-30

 D850 E-30 
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).

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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.

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D850
Portrait photography with Olympus E-30
86
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
59
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D850 Street photography information
Olympus E-30 Street photography information
66
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,015 grams)
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D850 Sports photography information
Olympus E-30 Sports photography information
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,840 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (750 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D850 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-30 Travel photography factors
65
better than average battery (1,840 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
more heavy than average (1,015g)
display is not selfie friendly
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (750 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D850
Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (1,840 per charge)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery life (750 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D850
Vlogging with Olympus E-30
29
has touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,015 grams)
18
no video shooting
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Nikon D850 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D850 and Olympus E-30
 Nikon D850Olympus E-30
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