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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung NX mini
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 E-M1 III NX mini 
IntroducedFebruary 2020March 2014Fresher by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k461kSharper screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 NX mini E-M1 III 

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

 E-M1 III NX mini 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than others (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery pack (650 per charge)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography advice
Samsung NX mini Travel photography advice
79
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
76
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging factors
Samsung NX mini Vlogging factors
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
38
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone support
lighter than others (196 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX mini
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISamsung NX mini
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