OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX30
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OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Introduced October 2022
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Released January 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX20
Photography Glossary OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX30 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the OM System OM-5 and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe OM System OM-5 was unveiled 8 years after the NX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Samsung NX30
| OM System OM-5 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2022 |  | January 2014 | Newer by 108 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the OM System OM-5
| NX30 | OM System OM-5 |
|---|
Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Samsung NX30
| OM System OM-5 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-5 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Check the OM System OM-5 and Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the OM System OM-5 vs the NX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and NX30 is 80 and 75 respectively.
OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-5 and NX30.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The OM System OM-5 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher OM System OM-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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OM System OM-5 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| OM System OM-5 | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | OM System OM-5 | Samsung NX30 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2022-10-26 | 2014-01-03 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DRIMeIV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 119 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 414g (0.91 lbs) | 375g (0.83 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1014 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 images | 360 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-50 | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,200 | $699 |