Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung SH100

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung SH100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SH100 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was launched 8 years later than the SH100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1X scores against the SH100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X comes with outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X vs the SH100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and SH100 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and SH100.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.