Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-410

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-410, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-410 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was revealed 22 months after the E-410 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-30 scores versus the E-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Olympus E-410. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus E-410 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-410 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-30 vs the E-410.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and E-410 is 60 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and E-410.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus E-30 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger E-30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.