Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1L
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced February 2006
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Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-30 was announced 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-30 scores against the GX-1L with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Samsung GX-1L
| E-30 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2009 | February 2006 | More modern by 38 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Olympus E-30
| GX-1L | E-30 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Samsung GX-1L
| E-30 | GX-1L | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
| Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 comes with outside dimensions 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 Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung GX-1L in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-30 against the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and GX-1L is 60 and 69 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and GX-1L.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-30 will result in greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-30 will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
| Olympus E-30 | Samsung GX-1L | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus E-30 | Samsung GX-1L |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-03-24 | 2006-02-24 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 6MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 5 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF |
| Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 7.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Max video resolution | None | None |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 695 grams (1.53 pounds) | 570 grams (1.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 530 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 750 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLM-1 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $0 |