Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX30
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
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75 Imaging
62 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Launched January 2014
- Older Model is Samsung NX20
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On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1 and Samsung NX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M1 was released 2 months earlier than the NX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M1 matches up vs the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Samsung NX30
| E-M1 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 1036k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Olympus E-M1
| NX30 | E-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Samsung NX30
| E-M1 | NX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2013 |  | January 2014 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 vs the NX30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and NX30 is 71 and 75 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and NX30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX30 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung NX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung NX30 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2014-01-03 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePIC VII | DRIMeIV |
| 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 1,036k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.66x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt 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 | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 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 port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lb) | 375 grams (0.83 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 73 | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light score | 757 | 1014 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BLN-1 | BP1410 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $799 | $699 |