Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Launched March 2014
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Successor is Samsung NX20
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Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very close but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe E-M10 was revealed 3 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 matches up against the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Samsung NX11. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Samsung NX11
| E-M10 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2014 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 40 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+423k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-M10
| NX11 | E-M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Samsung NX11
| E-M10 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M10 compared to the NX11.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and NX11 is 82 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 and NX11.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus E-M10 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger E-M10 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Samsung NX11 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-03-18 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1（FULL）～1/64） | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 396g (0.87 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 72 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 884 | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $600 | $626 |