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Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
71 Imaging
53 Features
85 Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68

Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was manufactured 5 months after the Galaxy NX which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-M1 scores versus the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 Galaxy NX E-M1 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M1 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedOctober 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 vs the Galaxy NX.
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and Galaxy NX is 71 and 82 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and Galaxy NX.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
71
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW files
77
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
78
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch focus
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (497g)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
69
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
70
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proof
 has phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (350 CIPA)
73
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great battery life (440 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
65
 lighter than competition (497g)
 weather proof
 includes touch focus
 MP count decent (16MP)
 bad battery power (350 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
68
 great battery life (440 CIPA)
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (495g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
73
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 bad battery power (350 shots)
73
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (440 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
36
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic port
 lighter than competition (497 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
34
 touchscreen
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have microphone jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-10-28 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Flash Auto, 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/320s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $799 $1,300