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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 III versus Samsung Galaxy NX, 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 III (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 III was unveiled 6 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M1 III matches up vs the Galaxy NX in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 E-M1 III Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020June 2013More modern by 81 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k922kSharper display (+115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus E-M1 III

 Galaxy NX E-M1 III 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung Galaxy NX

 E-M1 III Galaxy NX 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 III has got physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III against the Galaxy NX.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and Galaxy NX is 67 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 III uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer E-M1 III is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
68
great battery (440 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (495g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
34
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-11 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic IX DRIMe IV
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 495 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photos 440 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Launch price $1,800 $1,300