Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Announced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M5
- Refreshed by Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung NX11, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very comparable but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M5 II was revealed 4 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M5 II matches up versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Samsung NX11
| E-M5 II | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 51 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 614k | Crisper display (+423k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-M5 II
| NX11 | E-M5 II |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Samsung NX11
| E-M5 II | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M5 II vs the NX11.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and NX11 is 80 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and NX11.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 II with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Olympus E-M5 II will produce greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M5 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Samsung NX11 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 15 |
| 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 | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen 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 | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 469g (1.03 pounds) | 499g (1.10 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 73 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 896 | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 shots | 400 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BLN-1 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $699 | $626 |