OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
- Released February 2022
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Lets look more closely at the OM System OM-1 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

The OM System OM-1 was launched 8 years after the NX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the OM System OM-1 scores against the NX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for OM System OM-1 & Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are viewable at OM System OM-1 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Samsung NX30
OM System OM-1 | NX30 | |||
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Released | February 2022 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 99 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1036k | Clearer display (+584k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the OM System OM-1
NX30 | OM System OM-1 |
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Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX30
OM System OM-1 | NX30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The OM System OM-1 has got physical dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Take a look at the OM System OM-1 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the OM System OM-1 and the NX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and NX30 is 65 and 75 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-1 and NX30.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-1 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The newer OM System OM-1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | OM System OM-1 | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2022-02-15 | 2014-01-03 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 1053 | 247 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 118 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 599g (1.32 pounds) | 375g (0.83 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 520 pictures | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLX-1 | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch cost | $2,199 | $699 |