Olympus E-30 vs Samsung NX11

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-30 and Samsung NX11, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was launched 21 months prior to the NX11 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-30 scores vs the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 has got exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 and Samsung NX11 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-30 compared to the NX11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and NX11 is 60 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and NX11.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.