Olympus E-M5 II vs Samsung NX1100

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 II versus Samsung NX1100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty close but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M5 II was unveiled 23 months later than the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M5 II grades against the NX1100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II & Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 II has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M5 II vs the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 II and NX1100 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and NX1100.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M5 II with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern E-M5 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.