Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD1

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-30 and Sigma SD1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Olympus and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and SD1 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The E-30 was introduced 18 months earlier than the SD1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-30 scores versus the SD1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Sigma SD1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 provides external 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) whilst the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 and Sigma SD1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-30 vs the SD1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and SD1 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and SD1.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-30 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma SD1 will produce greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.