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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Superseded the Samsung GX-10
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung GX-20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was launched 11 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1X matches up versus the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung GX-20

 E-M1X GX-20 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2008Fresher by 134 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Olympus E-M1X

 GX-20 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung GX-20

 E-M1X GX-20 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys physical measurements 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 GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung GX-20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X versus the GX-20.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and GX-20 is 54 and 58 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and GX-20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger E-M1X will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-20
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others (997g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery life (870 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (997g)
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography information
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery life (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
68
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than others (997 grams)
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Samsung GX-20
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSamsung GX-20
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Samsung GX-20
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2019-01-24 2008-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4688 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 68
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 714
Other
Battery life 870 shots -
Form of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail cost $2,999 $850