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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus E-400 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Released March 2009
Olympus E-400
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-410
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-400 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was introduced 2 years after the E-400 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-30 grades against the E-400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus E-400

 E-30 E-400 
RevealedMarch 2009September 2006Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kSharper screen (+15k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus E-30

 E-400 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-400

 E-30 E-400 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-30 and the E-400.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and E-400 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and E-400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-30 to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern E-30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
46
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography advice
Olympus E-400 Street photography advice
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
60
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-400 Sports photography highlights
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (750 per charge)
38
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-400 as a Travel photography camera
49
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (750 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
49
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-400 Landscape photography details
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery (750 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
45
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-400 Vlogging factors
18
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-400
 Olympus E-30Olympus E-400
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-30 Olympus E-400
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2009-03-24 2006-09-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 pounds) 435 grams (0.96 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 $599