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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
54
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was announced 4 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Samsung NX3000

 E-M1X NX3000 
IntroducedJanuary 2019May 2014Fresher by 57 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k461kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Olympus E-M1X

 NX3000 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung NX3000

 E-M1X NX3000 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X against the NX3000.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and NX3000 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-M1X has the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The fresher E-M1X will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Samsung NX3000
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others (997g)
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (230g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography info
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (870 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography details
67
good battery (870 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (997g)
68
lighter than others in class (230g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
67
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than others (997g)
34
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (230g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Samsung NX3000
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XSamsung NX3000
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Samsung NX3000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2014-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 370 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,999 $897