Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy NX
Portability
54 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
73
54 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
73
Portability
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Launched June 2013
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X grades against the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| E-M1X | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2019 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 69 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Olympus E-M1X
| Galaxy NX | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung Galaxy NX
| E-M1X | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the Galaxy NX.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and Galaxy NX is 54 and 82 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and Galaxy NX.
All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1X uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more modern E-M1X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
has dual storage slots
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
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Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
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selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (997g)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 997 grams (2.20 lbs) | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 870 photographs | 440 photographs |
| Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Two | 1 |
| Retail cost | $2,999 | $1,300 |