Olympus E-30 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-30 and Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The E-30 was launched 5 years earlier than the RX1R which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-30 matches up versus the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 and Sony RX1R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-30 versus the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and RX1R is 60 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and RX1R.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-30 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.