Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini 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 Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Announced February 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced March 2014
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX mini, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the NX mini (20.5MP) is relatively close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") come with different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 III was released 5 years later than the NX mini and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M1 III grades versus the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Samsung NX mini
E-M1 III | NX mini | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | March 2014 | Fresher by 72 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 461k | Sharper screen (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Olympus E-M1 III
NX mini | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX mini
E-M1 III | NX mini | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 III against the NX mini.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and NX mini is 67 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and NX mini.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Samsung NX mini | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Samsung NX mini |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-02-11 | 2014-03-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20.5 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 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 21 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX-M |
Number of lenses | 107 | 2 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
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 (all 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) | 196 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photographs | 650 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $1,800 | $530 |