Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched October 2016
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 IV
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and RX100 V (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-30 was released 8 years earlier than the RX100 V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-30 matches up against the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Sony RX100 V
E-30 | RX100 V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Olympus E-30
RX100 V | E-30 | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | March 2009 | More modern by 91 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Sony RX100 V
E-30 | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 features external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-30 vs the RX100 V.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and RX100 V is 60 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and RX100 V.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-30 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 24.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 lbs) | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 530 | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,299 | $998 |