Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD9

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-30 vs Sigma SD9, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and SD9 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-30 was introduced 6 years later than the SD9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-30 matches up versus the SD9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 & Sigma SD9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Sigma SD9 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Sigma SD9 has specifications of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-30 vs the SD9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and SD9 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and SD9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-30 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Olympus E-30 will deliver greater detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher E-30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.