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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 II
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very similar but the E-M10 III (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-M10 III was released 4 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the NX1100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Samsung NX1100

 E-M10 III NX1100 
AnnouncedAugust 2017April 2013More recent by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 NX1100 E-M10 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung NX1100

 E-M10 III NX1100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 III provides external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III versus the NX1100.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and NX1100 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 III and NX1100.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 III because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1100 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 III provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors (410 grams)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
69
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography information
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography information
67
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competitors (410g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1100
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than competitors (410 grams)
34
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Samsung NX1100
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIISamsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-08-31 2013-04-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 852
Other
Battery life 330 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $650 $600