Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 and Samsung NX300M, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1 was unveiled 10 months after the NX300M which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1 matches up vs the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1 has outside 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 and the NX300M.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and NX300M is 71 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and NX300M.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.