Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 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
- Launched March 2009
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Sony TF1
E-30 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus E-30
TF1 | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | March 2009 | More modern by 51 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Sony TF1
E-30 | TF1 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | 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).
Examine the Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-30 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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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 |