Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung ST100
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Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung ST100 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
- Announced October 2013
- Later Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M1 and Samsung ST100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and ST100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M1 was manufactured 3 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1 scores vs the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Samsung ST100
| E-M1 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2013 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 47 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus E-M1
| ST100 | E-M1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 1037k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Samsung ST100
| E-M1 | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 offers external dimensions 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 ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1 and Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 vs the ST100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and ST100 is 71 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and ST100.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Samsung ST100 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2013-10-28 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePIC VII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | 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, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/320 secs | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lbs) | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $799 | $250 |