Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M1X grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and Galaxy Camera 2 is 54 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.