Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as WB600

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and HZ30W (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The E-M1X was brought out 9 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-M1X grades versus the HZ30W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung HZ30W
E-M1X | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 110 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus E-M1X
HZ30W | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung HZ30W
E-M1X | HZ30W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X and the HZ30W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and HZ30W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Samsung HZ30W |
Also referred to as | - | WB600 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 gr (2.20 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Price at release | $2,999 | $280 |