Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung DV150F

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was brought out 6 years later than the DV150F and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M1X grades versus the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X provides external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X and the DV150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and DV150F is 54 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and DV150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.