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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung NX11
(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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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Samsung NX11

 E-M1 III NX11 
LaunchedFebruary 2020December 2010Newer by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k614kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX11

 E-M1 III NX11 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Samsung NX11
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
52
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
79
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
63
great battery pack (400 shots)
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 III
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
24
has face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (499g)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Samsung NX11
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIISamsung NX11
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