Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M1 versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 was introduced 7 months earlier than the NX3000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M1 grades against the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 & Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 features external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M1 against the NX3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and NX3000 is 71 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and NX3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.