Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1S
60 Imaging
47 Features
54 Overall
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68 Imaging
45 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced January 2006
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Olympus E-30 and Samsung GX-1S, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-30 was launched 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-30 grades versus the GX-1S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Samsung GX-1S
E-30 | GX-1S | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | January 2006 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer screen (+20k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Olympus E-30
GX-1S | E-30 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Samsung GX-1S
E-30 | GX-1S | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 has got outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-30 and Samsung GX-1S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-30 vs the GX-1S.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and GX-1S is 60 and 68 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and GX-1S.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus E-30 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher E-30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Samsung GX-1S |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-03-24 | 2006-01-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | 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" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | - |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695g (1.53 pounds) | 605g (1.33 pounds) |
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 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,299 | $850 |