OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX20
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push 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
- Revealed February 2022
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
Photography Glossary OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly similar but the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the OM System OM-1 grades against the NX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Samsung NX20
| OM System OM-1 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2022 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 120 months |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+1006k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the OM System OM-1
| NX20 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX20
| OM System OM-1 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display sizing | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly |
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 has got outer measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Take a look at the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the OM System OM-1 compared to the NX20.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and NX20 is 65 and 83 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-1 and NX20.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher OM System OM-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX20 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2022-02-15 | 2012-04-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 1053 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 118 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3.00" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 599g (1.32 pounds) | 341g (0.75 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 520 images | 360 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLX-1 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 2 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $2,199 | $1,100 |