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Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(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
  • Launched March 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-30 was launched 5 years prior to the TF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-30 scores versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Sony TF1

 E-30 TF1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus E-30

 TF1 E-30 
RevealedJune 2013March 2009More modern by 51 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Sony TF1

 E-30 TF1 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 features outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-30 against the TF1.

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and TF1 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and TF1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-30 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony TF1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (750 shots)
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (750 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than competitors in class (152g)
environment proof
supports touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography advice
Sony TF1 Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (750 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
18
no video
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (152 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Sony TF1
 Olympus E-30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2009-03-24 2013-06-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology HyperCrystal II LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (1.53 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,299 $266