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Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Sigma SD14 front
Portability
59
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
Sigma SD14
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Sigma SD10
  • Renewed by Sigma SD15
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Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-30 and Sigma SD14, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and SD14 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was unveiled 2 years later than the SD14 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-30 scores against the SD14 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Sigma SD14

 E-30 SD14 
LaunchedMarch 2009September 2006Fresher by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k150kCrisper screen (+80k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Olympus E-30

 SD14 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Sigma SD14

 E-30 SD14 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 has outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Sigma SD14 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-30 against the SD14.

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and SD14 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and SD14.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-30 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus E-30 will resolve extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-30 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Sigma SD14 Portrait photography advice
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography highlights
Sigma SD14 Street photography highlights
72
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
48
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography details
Sigma SD14 Sports photography details
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (750 per charge)
29
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography details
Sigma SD14 Travel photography details
49
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (750 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Sigma SD14
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (750 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging highlights
Sigma SD14 Vlogging highlights
18
lack of video recording
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Sigma SD14
 Olympus E-30Sigma SD14
General Information
Make Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus E-30 Sigma SD14
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-03-24 2006-09-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 5 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 3200 800
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Sigma SA
Available lenses 45 76
Crop factor 2.1 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 150 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695g (1.53 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,299 $198