Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX1100
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs
(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 Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Samsung NX1000
- New Model is Samsung NX2000
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Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung NX1100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M1 II was unveiled 3 years after the NX1100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 II grades against the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Samsung NX1100
| E-M1 II | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2016 |  | April 2013 | Newer by 42 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus E-M1 II
| NX1100 | E-M1 II |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung NX1100
| E-M1 II | NX1100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II features outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II versus the NX1100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and NX1100 is 68 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 II and NX1100.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II has the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more modern E-M1 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Samsung NX1100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Samsung NX1100 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2016-09-19 | 2013-04-11 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 574 grams (1.27 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 80 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 23.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 1312 | 852 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photos | 320 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLH-1 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Cost at release | $1,700 | $600 |