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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(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
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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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The E-30 was launched 2 months later than the SL820 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Samsung SL820

 E-30 SL820 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus E-30

 SL820 E-30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Samsung SL820

 E-30 SL820 
RevealedMarch 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-30
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
26
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-30
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (750 CIPA)
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL820 Travel photography advice
49
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (750 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery (750 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
18
can't record video
28
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus E-30 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Samsung SL820
 Olympus E-30Samsung SL820
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