OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX1
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Launched February 2022
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- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Introduced September 2014
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In this article, we will be evaluating the OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.
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Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the OM System OM-1 scores against the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for OM System OM-1 & Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at OM System OM-1 Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Samsung NX1
| OM System OM-1 | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2022 |  | September 2014 | Newer by 91 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1036k | Crisper screen (+584k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the OM System OM-1
| NX1 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX1
| OM System OM-1 | NX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The OM System OM-1 has got outer dimensions 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 NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the OM System OM-1 versus the NX1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and NX1 is 65 and 66 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and NX1.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern OM System OM-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
| OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2022-02-15 | 2014-09-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6480 x 4320 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 209 |
| Cross type focus points | 1053 | 153 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 118 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.00" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,036 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 15.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 4096x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | H.265 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 599g (1.32 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 83 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1363 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 520 pictures | 500 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLX-1 | BP1900 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Launch price | $2,199 | $1,500 |