Olympus E-30 vs Samsung EX2F

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-30 and Samsung EX2F, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is relatively well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-30 was launched 4 years prior to the EX2F which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-30 matches up versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has outer 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 Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-30 and Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-30 versus the EX2F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and EX2F is 60 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and EX2F.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-30 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.