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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(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
Samsung NX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Samsung NX30

 OM System OM-1 NX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2022January 2014Newer by 99 months
Display resolution1620k1036kClearer display (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the OM System OM-1

 NX30 OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX30

 OM System OM-1 NX30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography features
Samsung NX30 Street photography features
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
75
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (520 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX30 Travel photography advice
78
good battery (520 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
74
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography information
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (520 shots)
has dual storage slots
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX30 Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
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OM System OM-1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Samsung NX30
 OM System OM-1Samsung NX30
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