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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800

Portability
54
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung MV800, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and MV800 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was revealed 7 years after the MV800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up versus the MV800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung MV800

 E-M1X MV800 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2011More modern by 91 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Olympus E-M1X

 MV800 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung MV800

 E-M1X MV800 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X offers external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Samsung MV800 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung MV800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X against the MV800.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and MV800 is 54 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and MV800.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
Samsung MV800 Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Samsung MV800 Street photography factors
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
73
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Samsung MV800 Sports photography factors
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Samsung MV800 Travel photography advice
67
better than average battery power (870 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
features touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
Samsung MV800 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
43
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Samsung MV800 Vlogging factors
67
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
34
fairly wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Samsung MV800
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSamsung MV800
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Samsung MV800
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-01-24 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Built-in -
Battery model - BP70
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Micro SD
Card slots Two Single
Retail price $2,999 $499