Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung SL820, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and SL820 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
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Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-30 scores vs the SL820 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Samsung SL820
E-30 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus E-30
SL820 | E-30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Samsung SL820
E-30 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | March 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 comes with physical measurements 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 SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-30 versus Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-30 versus the SL820.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and SL820 is 60 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and SL820.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The E-30 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Samsung SL820 |
Alternate name | - | IT100 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-03-24 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 4.50 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, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLM-1 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,299 | $280 |