OM System OM-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below, we are contrasting the OM System OM-1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly similar but the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The OM System OM-1 was released 8 years after the Galaxy NX which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the OM System OM-1 grades against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-1 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are viewable at OM System OM-1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-1 comes with exterior measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and Galaxy NX is 65 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-1 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more modern OM System OM-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.