Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX11
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
- Launched October 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
- Newer Model is OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Samsung NX11, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M5 III (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the E-M5 III (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-M5 III was brought out 8 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-M5 III scores vs the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 III over the Samsung NX11
| E-M5 III | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2019 |  | December 2010 | More recent by 108 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Crisper screen (+426k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Olympus E-M5 III
| NX11 | E-M5 III |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 III and Samsung NX11
| E-M5 III | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M5 III has outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") having a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M5 III versus Samsung NX11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M5 III and the NX11.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 III and NX11 is 80 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 III and NX11.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M5 III featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-M5 III will provide more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger E-M5 III is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III | Samsung NX11 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-10-17 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 15MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| 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 | 0.68x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 30.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 414 grams (0.91 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 310 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $1,199 | $626 |