Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11
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![Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-III/Olympus-E-M1-III-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 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
- Launched February 2020
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Previous Model is Samsung NX10
- Refreshed by Samsung NX20
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
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The E-M1 III was introduced 9 years after the NX11 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-M1 III grades vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Samsung NX11
E-M1 III | NX11 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | ![]() | December 2010 | Newer by 112 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+423k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-M1 III
NX11 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX11
E-M1 III | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III versus the NX11.
![Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 size comparison Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-III-vs-Samsung-NX11-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and NX11 is 67 and 80 respectively.
![Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-III-vs-Samsung-NX11-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and NX11.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-M1 III will give you more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger E-M1 III is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-III-vs-Samsung-NX11-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-III-vs-Samsung-NX11-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Samsung NX11 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-02-11 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic IX | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 580 grams (1.28 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 photos | 400 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLH-1 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Launch price | $1,800 | $626 |