Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Launched September 2016
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Replaced the Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe E-M1 II was released 4 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M1 II grades against the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II & Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Samsung NX20
E-M1 II | NX20 | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | April 2012 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 614k | Crisper screen (+423k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Olympus E-M1 II
NX20 | E-M1 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Samsung NX20
E-M1 II | NX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II features external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II versus the NX20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and NX20 is 68 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and NX20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1 II includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder. The younger E-M1 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II | Samsung NX20 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2016-09-19 | 2012-04-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest 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) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MOV, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 574 grams (1.27 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 80 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.8 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 1312 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | BP1130 |
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 | Dual | Single |
Launch price | $1,700 | $1,100 |