Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung HZ30W

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.