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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
68
Imaging
58
Features
93
Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and EX2F (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1 II was brought out 3 years after the EX2F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 II matches up versus the EX2F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Samsung EX2F

 E-M1 II EX2F 
IntroducedSeptember 2016December 2012More modern by 46 months
Display resolution1037k0kCrisper display (+1037k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Olympus E-M1 II

 EX2F E-M1 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung EX2F

 E-M1 II EX2F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 II against the EX2F.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and EX2F is 68 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and EX2F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 II because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1 II will give extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography information
Samsung EX2F Portrait photography information
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
41
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (574 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Samsung EX2F Sports photography info
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (350 per charge)
30
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography highlights
Samsung EX2F Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition (574 grams)
weather proofing
supports touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (294 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging highlights
Samsung EX2F Vlogging highlights
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than competition (574 grams)
71
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (294g)
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung EX2F
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IISamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Samsung EX2F
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.7
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options 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, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MOV, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 48
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 11.5
DXO Low light rating 1312 209
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLH-1 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,700 $478