Olympus E-30 vs Samsung NX100

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-30 and Samsung NX100, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was launched 17 months earlier than the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the E-30 scores against the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Samsung NX100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has got external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-30 versus the NX100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and NX100 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and NX100.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.