Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-30 was launched 3 months prior to the 6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-30 matches up against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus 6000
E-30 | 6000 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus E-30
6000 | E-30 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6000
E-30 | 6000 | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | July 2009 | Similar generation | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 provides outside 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) whilst the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-30 against the 6000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and 6000 is 60 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and 6000.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-30 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLM-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,299 | $259 |