At A Glance

This model packs many features and impressed us in daylight, but its high-ISO performance was unimpressive

Manufacturer’s Description

The E-30 is for photographers looking to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary masterpieces. Autofocus Live View with Multiple Exposure shooting lets you create artistic effects in-camera. Six Art Filters instantly give your images a variety of creative looks. Features like Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology and In-body Image Stabilization ensure clear, crisp images in any shooting situation. It all adds up to a DSLR for photographers who want to express themselves more artistically.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.7 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Storage
Other storage Microdrive
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • USB
  • A/V (RCA Composite)
  • No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 5.6 inches
Depth 4.2 inches
Height 3.0 inches
Weight 2.6875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 14.0 mm
Maximum aperture 2.8
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Micro SD xD-Picture
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Very Good
Sharpness Good
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 58.2
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 62.1
Image Quality, Sharpness 51.8
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 68.5
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 59.8
Image Quality, Color--Auto 54.2
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 79.4
Image Quality, Color 57
Image Quality, Overall 58
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 53.8
Image Quality, Distortion 69.6
Image Quality Score Very Good
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 54.6