Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX11

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The E-M10 III was manufactured 6 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-M10 III grades vs the NX11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 III Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 III and NX11 is 80 and 80 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and NX11.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus E-M10 III will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 III should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.