Nikon D90 vs Olympus E-30

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon D90 vs Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D90 (12MP) and the E-30 (12MP) is fairly close but the D90 (APS-C) and E-30 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D90 was unveiled 5 months prior to the E-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D90 matches up vs the E-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D90 & Olympus E-30. The full galleries are available at Nikon D90 Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D90 enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has proportions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D90 vs the E-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and E-30 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D90 and E-30.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The D90 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult.