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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

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
  • Launched March 2009
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-M1X, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was revealed 10 years before the E-M1X which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-30 matches up versus the E-M1X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-30 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-30

 E-M1X E-30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019March 2009Newer by 119 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-30 E-M1X 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 has got physical 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) while the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-M1X in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-30 compared to the E-M1X.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and E-M1X is 60 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and E-M1X.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-30
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
67
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
low battery life (750 shots)
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (750 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
68
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
18
no video shooting
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-30Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-30 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-03-24 2019-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lbs) 997 grams (2.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 870 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card -
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $1,299 $2,999