Olympus E-30
Camera summary
The Olympus E-30, made by Olympus, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on March 24, 2009.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 750 shots per charge with the included BLM-1 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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|---|---|
| Af center | No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | No |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 11 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - |
| DXO color depth | 21.3 |
| DXO dynamic range | 10.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 530.0 |
| DXO overall score | 55.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | March 24, 2009 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Olympus |
| msrp | $408.00 |
| model | Olympus E-30 |
| predecessor model | |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 2× |
| Lens mount | Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 47 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off |
| Flash range | 13.00 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 5.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 750 shots |
| Battery model | BLM-1 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 695 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 230 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | - |
| Max image resolution | 4032 x 3024 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 12 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | - |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | - |
| Video resolutions | - |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |