Olympus E-M1X vs Samsung ST600

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M1X and Samsung ST600, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ST600 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was introduced 9 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M1X matches up against the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X and the ST600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and ST600 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and ST600.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will produce extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.