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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was unveiled 8 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1X matches up versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung NX11

 E-M1X NX11 
ReleasedJanuary 2019December 2010More recent by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k614kClearer screen (+423k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-M1X

 NX11 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung NX11

 E-M1X NX11 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X provides physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X versus the NX11.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and NX11 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and NX11.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-M1X will render more detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Samsung NX11
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (870 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery power (870 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
63
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (870 shots)
has double storage slots
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX11 as a Vlogging camera
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (997g)
24
supports face detect focus
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Samsung NX11
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSamsung NX11
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Samsung NX11
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $2,999 $626