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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(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
  • Released March 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was launched 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-30 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-30 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Olympus E-30

 Galaxy Camera 4G E-30 
ReleasedAugust 2012March 2009Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 E-30 Galaxy Camera 4G 

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 provides physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-30 compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 60 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-30 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography advice
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery life (750 CIPA)
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography details
49
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (750 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
72
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (750 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
18
no video
37
fairly wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Olympus E-30Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus E-30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-03-24 2012-08-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal II LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
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) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $550